A new chapter in Plateau State’s justice sector began today as Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang led top officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for the ₦6 billion Ministry of Justice Office Complex at the J. D. Gomwalk State Secretariat, Jos.
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The event marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing institutional reforms, reflecting the Governor’s commitment to strengthening the justice sector as a pillar of peace, equity, and sustainable development.
Governor Mutfwang described the project as “a continuation of our determined effort to lift the justice sector and make sure that they render services that we as Plateau people will be proud of.” He emphasized that the complex symbolizes the administration’s resolve to modernize governance, strengthen institutional capacity, and restore dignity to the public service.
“Our administration is building a lasting system anchored on fairness, inclusion, and efficiency, one that strengthens justice delivery and creates new pathways for the growth of Plateau’s legal ecosystem,” Mutfwang said. He further noted that a functional justice system is foundational to overall state development and vowed to fight discrimination against women to enhance their contributions to growth.
Reflecting on Plateau State’s forthcoming golden jubilee, the Governor added: “By the grace of God, Plateau State will celebrate 50 years next year. I am committed not only to preserving the legacy of J. D. Gomwalk, who built this Secretariat, but to upgrading it to meet the demands of the 21st century.”
In a gesture of inclusivity, Mutfwang also announced improved welfare for junior civil servants, including street cleaners, stating: “From the end of this October, they will not earn anything less than ₦30,000.”
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Philemon Dafi, hailed the event as “a profound moment of history, gratitude, faith, and hope for Plateau State.” He described the complex as a foundation for a more efficient, effective, and enduring justice system, highlighting its planned features, including:
- State-of-the-art ICT infrastructure and digital case management systems
- Mediation centers and training facilities for continuous capacity development
- Office of the Public Defender to ensure access to justice for vulnerable and marginalized citizens
Dafi also highlighted key reforms under the Mutfwang administration, including the Electricity Market Law (1983), the Plateau State Power Corporation Law (re-enacted in 2023), the Law Reform Commission Law (2023), and the Child Rehabilitation Centre Law (2023), describing them as deliberate steps toward a humane, responsive, and accountable justice system.
Representatives of Cavallini Construction Company Limited, the contractors for the project, assured that the complex would be delivered on time and to the highest standards. The Head of Civil Service, Hon. Stephen Godongs, commended the Governor for his transformative leadership and investment in human capital development across the civil service.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by top government officials, members of the Judiciary and Legislature, representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, and other key stakeholders in the state’s justice sector.
The ₦6 billion complex, designed and conceptualized by Plateau professionals, is a wholly homegrown project, intended as a lasting symbol of fairness, equity, institutional excellence, and the Mutfwang administration’s commitment to justice and good governance.
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