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The Federal Government has launched the Wase Grazing Lot, a model livestock village in Plateau State, to modernize livestock farming and address insecurity caused by farmer-herder conflicts. Unveiled by Minister of Livestock Development Dr. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the project is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Plateau State Government. It will include irrigation systems, a veterinary clinic, health and education facilities, staff housing, and a security post. Governor Caleb Mutfwang praised President Bola Tinubu for creating the livestock ministry, calling the initiative a strategic move toward peacebuilding, job creation, and economic growth. The governor also announced plans to modernize the Jos abattoir to process up to 500 cattle daily. Authorities hope structured grazing reserves like Wase will ease tensions, enhance productivity, and drive a sustainable livestock economy in Plateau State and beyond.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has relieved the Vice Chancellor of the Plateau State University, Prof. Bernard Matau, of his position and cancelled staff recruitment for the university in 2022 and early 2023. Mutfwang also sacked one rector and three provosts from other state-owned tertiary institutions. The affected heads include the Rector of the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Provost of the College of Health Technology, Pankshin, Zawan, and Provos of the College of Education, Gindiri. The sacked VC is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and was the state Commissioner for Higher Education before being appointed by the previous governor, Simon Lalong. The governor has also approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Plateau State University and the removal of heads of tertiary institutions. Applications for an all-inclusive recruitment for all tertiary institutions will be advertised.