By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah.
*GOODWILL MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S 66TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY*
*1ST OCTOBER, 2026*
*By Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni*
*Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Communication, Plateau State*
On behalf of the Ministry of Information and Communication, Plateau State, I join all well-meaning Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to heartily felicitate with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, and Her Excellency, Ngo Josephine Chundung Piyo, the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, on the auspicious occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Anniversary.
As we celebrate 66 years of nationhood, we reflect on the resilience, sacrifices and collective aspirations of our heroes past and present who fought gallantly for the freedom we enjoy today. It is a moment of sober reflection, renewed hope and reaffirmation of our commitment to building a united, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
I wish to specially commend His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his bold, visionary and transformative leadership in steering the affairs of our nation at this critical time. The Renewed Hope Agenda, though demanding patience, is laying a solid foundation for economic recovery, national rebirth and sustainable development. Mr. President’s unwavering resolve to reposition Nigeria for greatness is commendable and worthy of our collective support.
At the state level, I celebrate with profound admiration, a performing leader and a man of destiny, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq, whose administration has in less than four years redefined governance in Plateau State.
*Governor Mutfwang’s Developmental Strides are Evident:*
*1. Economic Development:* Governor Mutfwang has demonstrated uncommon economic ingenuity by revamping the state’s economy, boosting internally generated revenue, reviving moribund sectors, empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and creating an enabling environment for investment. The renewed focus on agriculture, tourism, solid minerals and youth entrepreneurship is restoring Plateau’s pride as the Home of Peace and Tourism and a hub of economic opportunities. From urban renewal projects in Jos to rural road constructions, the dividends of democracy are now visible in all 17 Local Government Areas.
*2. Security Architecture:* For us in Plateau, security remains paramount. His Excellency has shown rare courage and political will in tackling the hydra-headed security challenges inherited by his administration. Through strategic investment in security architecture — including the re-equipping and repositioning of Operation Rainbow, establishment of drone surveillance stations in 10 strategic locations, procurement of operational vehicles, strengthening of synergy with the DSS, Mobile Police, Military and other security agencies — Plateau is witnessing relative peace. The Governor has remained a father to all, preaching unity, inclusivity and peaceful coexistence among all ethnic and religious divides.
His commitment to justice, fairness and good governance is the tonic Plateau needed to heal and to move forward.
To Her Excellency, Ngo Josephine Chundung Piyo, our mother, pillar and supportive Deputy Governor, I celebrate your loyalty, humility and motherly role in the Mutfwang administration. Your contributions to women empowerment, girl-child education and grassroots mobilization have added immense value to this administration.
As we mark Nigeria at 66, I call on all Plateau citizens at home and in the diaspora to rally round President Tinubu and Governor Mutfwang in their collective resolve to build a Nigeria and a Plateau that works for all.
Let us remain united, patriotic and hopeful. The future of Nigeria is bright and the future of Plateau is even brighter under the visionary leadership we have today.
Long Live Plateau State!
Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Happy 66th Independence Anniversary!
*Signed:*
*Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni*
*Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication*
*Plateau State*