Governor Mutfwang Positions Plateau State for Global Investment at the G20 Summit

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG POSITIONS PLATEAU STATE FOR GLOBAL INVESTMENT AT THE G20 SUMMIT

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has continued to elevate the State’s investment profile on the global stage through a series of high-level economic, investment, and policy engagements at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Governor Mutfwang, accompanied by other members of the Nigerian delegation, was warmly received by officials of the Nigeria High Commission in Johannesburg and representatives of the South African government.

In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the Governor’s engagements commenced with the Investment Breakfast Dialogue jointly hosted by the Nigeria High Commission, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), and the MTN Group. There, he interacted with leading global investors in mining, agriculture, energy, digital technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Governor Mutfwang outlined his administration’s strategic development plan, emphasizing Plateau State’s readiness for transformative investments and mutually beneficial partnerships.

During several strategic sessions, Governor Mutfwang met with notable industry leaders, including the MTN Group President & CEO, the Executive Secretary of the NIPC, Ms. Aisha Rimi, and the President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation, Mr. Samaila Zubairu. Discussions centered on unlocking new opportunities for investment across key sectors in Plateau State.

The Governor showcased Plateau State’s unique comparative advantages, its vast mineral deposits, rich agricultural potential, expanding tourism sector, and increasing capacity for renewable energy. He underscored the State’s ongoing reforms in governance, transparency, and economic management, noting that Plateau is now better positioned than ever for large-scale private sector participation.

Governor Mutfwang drew attention to Plateau’s strategic central location, fertile landscape, wealth of solid minerals, and a vibrant, youthful population. He reassured potential investors, its vast miner commitment to investor-friendly policies, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure development to support growth in mining, agro-processing, ICT, and clean energy.

In furtherance of these objectives, the Governor held a productive meeting with the leadership of Precious Metals Tswane (PMT), one of South Africa’s foremost precious-metal refineries. The meeting explored expansion opportunities in Nigeria, with Governor Mutfwang making a compelling case for Plateau State as the most viable destination for such high-value investment.

Governor Mutfwang also joined the Nigerian delegation on a technical visit to a metal-processing plant in Johannesburg. The visit provided firsthand insights into global industrial standards, beneficiation techniques, and advanced processing systems. He noted that Plateau State’s vision transcends mineral extraction; the goal is to build a competitive processing and manufacturing hub that creates jobs, uplifts mining communities, and establishes the State as a national leader in mineral-based value chains.