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Nigeria: Plateau Governor Sacks Six Appointees, Suspends One

Governor Mutfwang’s actions target improved efficiency and accountability by removing six appointees and suspending the Assembly Commission Chair, officials said.

  • On Tuesday, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang removed six appointees and suspended House of Assembly Service Commission Chairman Johnbull Shekarau in Jos, citing the need for administrative repositioning.
  • Secretary to the State Government Samuel Jatau disclosed the decision aims to reposition the administration for better performance and create a highly effective, accountable government.
  • Dismissed officials include Special Adviser on Strategic Communication Timothy Golu and Liaison Officers Fom Gwottson , Nanbol Rimvyat and Nannim Langyi , Paul Datugum , and Nimchat Rims .
  • The SSG directed all affected officials to handover government properties in their possession to appropriate quarters immediately, ensuring a smooth administrative transition.
  • Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation for the dismissed and suspended officials' contributions, wishing them success in their future endeavours despite the administrative changes.
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Dateline Nigeria broke the news in on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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