By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah.
My attention has been drawn to a publication alleging that the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni in a phone call directed her Aide to prevent some publishers from covering the flag-off ceremony of the new abattoir market project.
I wish to state clearly that this allegation is false, misleading, and entirely without foundation.
The flag-off ceremony was a public government event, and media participation was coordinated through the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, which serves as the umbrella body for all media platforms in the state to cover.
At no time did the Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Joyce Ramnap, or any official of the Ministry issue directives to exclude or restrict any journalist or media organization from covering the event.
Journalists from various media platforms were present and actively covered the programme, reflecting the administration’s commitment to transparency, openness, and equal access to information.
The Commissioner for Information and Communication remains dedicated to promoting government activities and ensuring that citizens receive accurate and timely information on policies, programmes, and projects of the administration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Any suggestion that the Commissioner would deliberately block media coverage of a major government project is contrary to her mandate and established practice.
On this note, members of the public are implored to disregard the publication and rely on verified information from official channels.
Signed:
Stanley Smiles
Special Assistant, Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication
Plateau State
16/06/2026