Gov Botmang swears-in 17 commissioners
From CHRISTIANA GOKYO, Jos

Plateau state governor, Chief Michael Bot-mang s aid there is need for reconciliation, amongst the people.
He made this known at the swearing-in of 17 newly appointed commissioners at the Government House Rayfield, Jos, saying ``There is no plan or agenda, however well-intentioned, that can succeed if we still harbour the old grievances that destroyed our heritage of brotherhood.’’
According to him, what he expected of them is to render invaluable services that will improve the lives of the people and upgrade theirstandards and values especially with the few months left.
He urged them to work round the clock to bequeath meaningful legacies that will not only stand the test of time but serve as veritable foundation where the much talked about Plateau Project will be built.
The governor further stated that the ministry for local government and chieftaincy affairs, has been revert back to its former status as a bureau for local government and chieftaincy affairs, because government descovered many unresolved chieftaincy matters.
According to him, already the hub of the people economic activities, the Jos Main Market is being resuscitated, while the Jos Inland Containers Port foundation laying ceremony was held on Wednesday.
Botmang said in addition, plans are being concluded for the flagging off of road rehabilitation in Jos metropolis and surrounding villages, early next week.
Those sworn-in included Barr. Pwajok Edward Gyang, justice; Dakul John-Bosco, housing and transport; Yohanna Arum Izang, water resources and rural development; Hon. Alh. Umaru Miango (Ciroma Miango) inter-governmental affairs; Plang Diket Satso, science and technology; Kungpat Martins Janyim, parastatals and Frank Bagudu Tardy, environment.
Others included Alh. Dalhatu Aliyu Kantana, Garkuwan Kantana, lands, survery, town planning; Jolyn Zwalnan Zamfara, finance and economic planning, Idi Ibrahim Waziri, tourism and culture; Danjuma Worim Dadu, works; Yusufu Anthony Majau, health and Barr. Dasak Sukkur Sylvester, commerce and industries.
While Thaddeus Dongkwap Shaldas, agriculture and natural resources; Sylvester Namang Mangtit, information and communication, Bot Bulus (Dabot) youths and sports, Margret Nankon Jatau, women affairs and social development and the deputy governor, Chief Jethro Akun is to oversees education ministry.