As the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang marks his second year in office as the number one citizen on the Plateau, the Chairman of Plateau State Football Association, Hon(Dr) Prince Suleiman Yahaya Kwande has described him as the “Plateau and Nigeria Football Messiah.”
Hon. Suleiman Kwande said this during an event put together to celebrate Barrister Caleb Mutfwang second term in office.
According to him: “The success in this our short time in office of which people are singing our praises here and there to high heavens wouldn’t have been possible if not for the fact that we have a Governor that’s always ready to support anything that has to do with the betterment of the people and youths development. He’s given us the conducive atmosphere to do what we know how to do best, which is taking this game called football to the next level on the Plateau. Infact he is Plateau and Nigeria Football Messiah.”
Prince Kwande concludes: “As we mark the first and second years of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration, it’s essential to recognize his outstanding contributions to grassroots football in Plateau State. His leadership has become a beacon of hope for the youths, nurturing their talents in football and providing opportunities that many would not have otherwise had.
Governor Mutfwang’s tenure is marked by significant milestones in football development, which includes:
- 2023/2025 President Federation Cup
- Introduction of the Women’s Day Mini Tournament
- Visit by FIFA and CAF Technical Development Scheme Team.
- Corner Flag Video Scouting Programme
- Revival of the Igbo League
- Introduction of Plateau Security Games
- Sponsorship of Twenty-Seven Under-15 boys to the FIFA/NFF Technical Development Scheme in Abuja
- Enoch Muftwang’s Scouting Programme
- Kyensong Scouting Programme
- Joe K Scouting Programme
- NPFL 2023 Finals featuring Gombe and Rangers
- 2023 Gusau Ahlan Pre-Season Tournament
- Remodeling PFA Secretariat
- Provision if Training Equipment to the State Under-15 Team
- Donation of Training Kits to Selected Teams in Jos South and Bokkos
- Contribution of Balls and Cash by Ahmed Musa to IDPs in Mangu and Bokkos Following His Visit with His Excellency
- Prize Donations for the Langtang North 2024 Chairman’s Cuovw
- Sponsorship of Balls and Trophies for the Jos North Youth CAN Football Tournament
- Organization of Plateau All-Stars Games in Honor of Justice Christopher and Yusuf Mangut
- Ongoing Jos North and Jos South Keke NAPEP Unity Tournament
- Donation of Training Jerseys to the Back-to-Back Orphanage
- Return of the Oduduwa Cup
Tafida Irigwe and Garkuwa Furaka, Chairman PFA
- Provision of Training Materials to Selected Teams in Barki Ladi
- Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence for Over 50 Former Players
- Mini Tournaments to Celebrate International Women’s Day
- 2023/2024 Plateau State Governor’s Cup
- 2024/2025 Muftwang Under-13 Cup
- Donation of Trophies and Kits for the ECWA Miango DCC Tournament
- Sponsorship of Trophies and Tournament Kits for COCIN RCC Jos Jarawa
- Gusau/Dikko Invitational Futsal Tournament
- Training of Rural Coaches by Expatriates
- And many other initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement and football development.
These achievements reflect Governor Mutfwang’s commitment to empowering the youth through sports and enhancing the overall development of football in Plateau State. His efforts are paving the way for a brighter future, one where young talents can thrive and showcase their skills on a larger stage.
