The Plateau State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for approving and implementing the long-awaited promotions of over 2,000 local government workers.
The commendation came on Monday, November 24, 2025, when the State NULGE President, Comrade McQuin Arandong, led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to Government House, Jos.
Arandong said the promotion exercise marked a major breakthrough for local government staff whose career progression had been stagnant for years. He described the development as “a bold and unforgettable milestone.”
He noted that more than 45,000 workers and retirees have benefitted from the administration’s reforms. According to him, no previous government had restored dignity to the local government workforce like the current one.
“Before Your Excellency came on board, the gap between state and local government workers was painfully wide. Today, our members can lift their heads high. This is liberation,” he said.
The NULGE President also highlighted other interventions, including the implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage, timely payment of salaries, clearance of pension arrears, and the release of over ₦1 billion for retirees.
He commended key government officials for their support and appealed to the Governor to assist with the completion of the NULGE Secretariat and provide mobility to aid the union’s operations.
Arandong reaffirmed the union’s loyalty, assuring that workers would stand with the Governor and reciprocate his leadership at the ballot box in 2027.
In his response, Governor Mutfwang thanked NULGE for maintaining industrial harmony, which he said had contributed greatly to stability in the state.
He said his focus remained on strengthening efficiency within the local government system, stressing that effective governance depended on a well-trained and motivated workforce.
Governor Mutfwang also emphasized the need to expand the Internally Generated Revenue base, noting that improved resources were vital to sustaining workers’ welfare.
He pledged to consider the union’s requests, including the provision of a bus and support for the completion of its secretariat, based on available resources.
