The Secretary of Plateau Central Zone Like Minds for Caleb Mutfwang 2027, Godwin Biliwer, has described the installation of the Ngolong Ngas as one of the most commendable and significant steps taken by Governor Caleb Mutfwang since assuming office as Executive Governor of Plateau State in 2023.
Biliwer said the development has not only restored the dignity, pride and relevance of the traditional institution in Ngasland, but has also strengthened cultural identity, unity and cohesion among the Ngas people.
According to him, the Ngolong Ngas stool has historically played a critical role in the socio-cultural and political development of the Ngas nation, but its influence was weakened and largely absent during the previous political dispensation.
He noted that Governor Mutfwang, immediately upon assuming office in 2023, demonstrated his commitment to restoring the traditional institution by ensuring the installation of the Ngolong Ngas, describing the decision as a bold and historic intervention.
“For long, Ngolong Ngas has played a key role in the socio-cultural and political development of the people, which was lacking in the last political dispensation. But now, that dignity and relevance have been restored,” Biliwer stated.
Biliwer also commended the construction of a state-of-the-art palace for the Ngolong Ngas, describing the project as another major demonstration of the Mutfwang administration’s commitment to restoring the dignity and prestige of the traditional institution.
He noted that the palace, which is said to be almost 90 percent completed, will provide a befitting edifice for the Ngolong Ngas and further reinforce the importance of the traditional institution in the cultural and socio-political life of the Ngas people.
“The construction of a state-of-the-art palace, which is almost 90 percent complete, is highly commendable. It shows that Governor Mutfwang is not only interested in installing the Ngolong Ngas but is also committed to providing the institution with the facilities and environment befitting its status,” he said.
He said the restoration of the Ngolong Ngas institution has provided a rallying point for the Ngas people, creating an avenue for greater unity, peaceful coexistence and stronger community leadership.
Biliwer further commended Governor Mutfwang for recognizing the strategic role traditional institutions play in governance and grassroots development, stressing that traditional rulers remain important partners in promoting peace, mobilizing communities and preserving cultural values.
He said the administration’s support for the traditional institution has renewed confidence among the people of Plateau Central, while also strengthening the relationship between government and the grassroots.
According to Biliwer, the installation of the Ngolong Ngas and the construction of the palace represent more than physical or ceremonial achievements, but important steps towards restoring the historical and cultural identity of the Ngas people.
He maintained that Governor Mutfwang’s intervention would remain one of the notable achievements of his administration, particularly because it has provided the Ngas people with a central institution capable of fostering unity and coordinating the interests of the people.
Biliwer therefore urged the people of Plateau Central to appreciate and sustain the gains recorded under the Mutfwang administration, saying the governor’s commitment to traditional institutions, grassroots engagement and inclusive governance deserves continued support ahead of the 2027 elections.
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