The mantra of Plateau State, as the “Home of Peace and Tourism answered to its name at the football banquet put together by the Plateau State Football Association, ably led by Prince Hon Dr Suleiman Yahaya Kwande to celebrate the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Bar. Caleb Mutfwang at 60.
It was the gathering of who is who and the creame de la creame of political icons and stalwarts in the State gathered under one umbrella of football where they played, dined, wined and merried as one just to celebrate the Governor at 60.
The people and the politicians from different divide gathered by this football novelty match, reiterated the fact that Peace and peaceful coexistence the State is known for has already returned.
This novelty football match to honor His Excellency Barr Caleb Manasseh Muftwang’s 60th birthday. In attendance at the magnificent Jos City Park Pitch under the dazzling floodlights were legislators from all divides like Sen Dr. Simon Fwet Mwadkwon, Sen D.B Zang, Hon Lumumba, Rt Hon Peter Azi Fmr Speaker, Rt Hon Joshua Madaki Fmr Speaker, Rt Hon Istafanus Mwansat fmr Speaker ,Rt Hon Titus Alams fmr Speaker Hon.Timothy Golu, Hon Johnbull Shekarau,Hon Isaac kwallu and all present members of the House of Assembly headed by Rt Hon Gabriel Dewan. The Executive captained by Hon Musa Ashoms won the game 5-2 .
It would be recalled that the Hon. Commissioner For Water Resources and Energy, Hon. Bashir Lawandi Datti got a hatrick for the Executives, while the Commissioner for Works & Lands, Hon Ubandoma Laven and Hon Longpoe Henry put the icing on the cake with one goal each. The duo of Hon Joseph Gokum and Hon Timothy Golu got one goal each for the Legislators.
