Nigeria’s President Tinubu visits northcentral Plateau Saturday

Nigeria

Nigeria’s Northcentral Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, has said the State is ready to receive President Bala Tinubu on Saturday, calling on all stakeholders and the citizens to come out in their numbers for a rousing welcome.

The Governor said the visit will afford the President the opportunity to peruse the beautiful city and witnessed the transformational turnaround in the city infrastructure which the federal government has consistently pushed for since May 29, 2023.

Mutfwang made the call on Friday in his remarks at the Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the University of Jos, delivered by the Hon. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN. 

Recall that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawa Yilwatda, lost his mother on the 17th of August, 2025, our correspondent reports.

However, in a lecture, titled “The Nigerian Justice System in a Digital Age: Opportunities, Challenges and the Road Ahead”, attracted a cross-section of eminent personalities from the legal and academic communities, a statement sent by Governor Mutfwang’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere said.

Stressing the importance of unity, Mutfwang said unless all the people come together to work for a common goal, the State will make staggering progress.

According to him: “Tomorrow, we will be receiving Mr. President in Jos, Plateau State, as he comes to honour our late mother, the mother of my dear brother, the National Chairman of the APC. I am confident that Plateau people will give Mr. President a warm and rousing welcome. I believe that his visit will afford him a deeper appreciation of the Plateau and its people,” Mutfwang said.

The Governor reiterated his conviction that Plateau State remains one of the best places to live in Nigeria, endowed with rich human and natural resources yet to be fully harnessed. 

“We cannot realize our full potential if we continue to pull one another down. We must remain our brothers’ keepers and work collectively to bring the Plateau to the place of honour that God has destined for us,” he remarked.

He also commended Chief Fagbemi for delivering a thought-provoking lecture, describing him as a “fountain of knowledge.” He noted that the lecture, presented with a blend of practical experience and deep reflection, offered valuable insights into how technology is shaping justice delivery in Nigeria. 

He appealed to the Attorney General to support the advancement of competent and patriotic alumni of the University of Jos into leadership positions at the national level, while urging the University to extend a hand of mentorship to Plateau State University, Bokkos, where he serves as Visitor.

In his lecture, Chief Fagbemi underscored the transformative role of technology in the legal system, describing it as a necessity for ensuring swift, accurate, and accessible justice. 

He recalled that the turning point came during the COVID-19 pandemic when the Chief Justice of Nigeria introduced practice directions for virtual hearings. Since then, some state judiciaries have adopted innovations such as e-filing and digital cause lists, while others still rely on traditional paper processes.

According to him, the legal profession is gradually embracing a hybrid model where physical and virtual processes complement one another.

“The lesson is clear: technology in justice is not a luxury but a necessity in today’s interconnected world. However, its adoption must be deliberate, inclusive, and rooted in the core values of justice. Nigeria must not copy blindly, but adopt wisely,” the Attorney General emphasized.

Also speaking, Senator representing Plateau South, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong, and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, expressed appreciation to the Attorney General for honouring the institution with his lecture.