Governor Mutfwang’s Business and Investment Agenda
1. Commitment to a Business-Friendly Environment
On July 1, 2025, during a statewide SABER session aligned with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Governor Mutfwang pledged to make Plateau “one of the most business-friendly states in Nigeria”, and emphasized that ease of doing business is now a top priority.
In December 2024, at a Business Enabling Environment Dialogue hosted with PIPC, PLASMIDA, PS‑OSIC and supported by GIZ, he reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to local participation in business, public-private collaboration, tax reform, energy sector reform (like mini‑grids), infrastructure upgrade, and strengthening internal revenue generation.
2. Target Sectors & Investment Focus
Agriculture: Plateau plans to become a national and global food hub—expanding commodity markets, encouraging agro-processing, and promoting high-yield farming (e.g. ceramics of Plateau potatoes, rice, fonio, yams).
Energy: Programs like “Light Up Plateau” include mini-grid development and efforts to revitalize NESCO, aiming to deliver consistent power to households and businesses. Additionally, Plateau participates in GIZ‑supported clean energy initiatives such as the EU-backed “Solar for Health” project to power 25+ healthcare facilities.
Tourism & Urban Renewal: Ongoing upgrades to landmarks like Jos Wildlife Park, Hill Station Hotel, cultural festivals, and restoration of the Jos‑Bukuru metropolis—aiming to return Plateau to its status as *Nigeria’s “Home of Peace and Tourism.”*
Livestock & Meat Export: Plans to move from open grazing to structured ranching, including distribution of high‑yield Friesian cattle and building a 500‑capacity export‑standard abattoir. The creation of a dedicated Ministry of Livestock highlights the ambition to turn Plateau into a livestock hub.
Transportation: Major mobility reforms are underway: a new partnership with ValueJet launched Abuja‑Jos and Lagos‑Jos flights; rollout of city buses (Tin City Metro), and revived rail transport through Nigerian Railway Corporation engagements to boost connectivity and investor access.
3. Peace & Security as an Investment Pillar
Mutfwang has consistently highlighted the link between lasting peace and economic growth, urging citizens and media to share authentic Plateau stories rather than stereotypes of chronic insecurity.
Security initiatives include reviving Operation Rainbow, deploying intelligence-led community surveillance, emergency communications centers, and enhanced capacity for security agencies in rural areas—enabling farmers and businesses to operate safely.
Governor Mutfwang is actively inviting foreign investment by:
- Promoting major reforms in governance, business regulation, and public services.
- Leveraging partnerships with entities such as PEBEC, GIZ, IFC, and the EU to accelerate development.
- Redesigning key economic sectors—agriculture, tourism, energy, transport, and livestock.
- Prioritizing security and peace-building as the foundation for economic revival.
These combined strategies aim to transform Plateau into a stable, thriving, investor-friendly state anchored in its agricultural strength and tourism potential.
