Appointments are Sacred, Built on Trust—Don’t Mislead Chief Executives, Gov. Mutfwang Urges SGF, SGSs

By David Odama

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Secretaries to State Governments (SGSs) to regard their offices as critical pillars in the nation’s governance structure.

In a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr.

Gyang Bere, and made available to journalists, Governor Mutfwang cautioned forum members against misleading their Chief Executives, warning that posterity would not forgive such actions.

Speaking in Jos on Wednesday while hosting the Forum of SGF and SGSs, the governor described their positions as “a very critical melting pot in the government structure,” emphasizing that the appointments are sacred responsibilities built on trust.

“This is an appointment of trust, a sacred responsibility. You must not mislead the Chief Executives because posterity will judge your actions and inactions in the administration of the country,” Mutfwang said.

He further urged the forum to promote unity beyond political differences, stressing that governance must remain the central priority after elections.

“I wholeheartedly believe in supporting the initiatives of Mr. President under his Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added, expressing confidence that the forum’s deliberations would enhance governance nationwide.

This marks the forum’s second meeting since the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office.

Declaring the meeting open, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, set the tone with the theme: “Understanding the Dynamics and the Roles and Functions of Secretaries to the Government of States.”

“There is no gainsaying that the Secretary to the Government is the engine room of all government operations,” Akume stated.

He highlighted the core responsibilities of SGF and SGSs, including policy coordination, cabinet affairs management, intergovernmental and inter-ministerial relations, institutional memory, and continuity in strategic advisory roles.

Stressing the importance of innovation in governance, Akume urged members to embrace emerging realities:

“The complexity of governance today demands that we adopt digital tools for tracking, analysis, and communication. Citizens are now more enlightened, connected, and more demanding. Our policies must therefore reflect transparency, responsiveness, and inclusivity,” he said.

Akume also underscored the SGF’s responsibility to safeguard national interests, charging forum members to play proactive roles in security coordination, harmonized policy implementation, and ensuring state-level alignment with the Federal Government’s development agenda.

The meeting was strategically designed to strengthen collaboration and reinforce the SGF-SGS framework as a backbone of effective governance in Nigeria.