Plateau issues Executive Order on next level agenda

By John Austin Unachukwu

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has issued an Executive Order on the implementation of his next level agenda.

He said it would deliver dividends of democracy and improve the lives of the residents.

A statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, said the proclamation followed the ratification of the Plateau Development Strategy (PSDS) 2019-2023 by the State Executive Council.

It stated that as “a major roadmap towards implementing the Next Level Vision of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led rescue administration, anchored on peace, security and good governance; infrastructural development; and sustainable economic rebirth, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has proclaimed Executive Order 1 establishing the Programme Management And Results Delivery Office (PMRDO).

“The office is to, among others, oversee Development and Operation of a Planning, Learning and Control System to support the Integrated Portfolio Management of the implementation of the 35 initiatives and others contained in the Plateau Development Strategy.

“The office is to also ensure that all major initiatives and spending approvals by the Office of the Governor are aligned with the vision of the administration for a Greater Plateau.”

According to the statement, “It will also ensure collaboration within focal MDAs in the implementation of the Plateau Development Strategy initiatives as well as provide strategic communication solutions to ensure the buy-in of relevant stakeholders in the Plateau project.

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“Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Office will develop a robust fact-base of risk sharing quality for the promotion of social and commercial investment partnerships and alliances for Plateau State and its citizens.”

It will also, at the same time, identify and facilitate “skill and competency development programmes to build leadership bench-strength for public service and entrepreneurship in partnership with advanced institutions with subject matter expertise.

“It is also expected to ensure the delivery of the initiatives contained in the Plateau Development Strategy in a timely, cost effective, qualitative and flexible manner.

The PMRDO is to be headed by a Senior Technical Advisor who will be assisted by Technical Advisors, Specialists and support other staff” Lalong stated