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Plateau recovers 60 buildings, vehicles, equipment from looters

From The Punch · (4m ago) English

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TLDR

  • The Plateau State Government has recovered over 60 properties, including buildings, vehicles, and construction equipment, as part of an ongoing effort to reclaim diverted public assets.
  • The recovery drive, led by a taskforce, has made significant progress over the past year, with items secured across various local government areas.
  • Citizens are encouraged to participate through a "See something, say something" initiative, providing tips via dedicated phone lines and email.

Plateau State is making significant strides in reclaiming government properties allegedly diverted or illegally occupied, with over 60 assets, including buildings and vehicles, already recovered. This ongoing initiative, spearheaded by a dedicated taskforce, demonstrates the administration's commitment to restoring public assets for the benefit of its citizens.

Yes, the task force recovered some properties and they are still recovering others. So far, over sixty property, including buildings, have been recovered by the task force.

— Precious YohannaAn aide to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, confirming the recovery of properties to The PUNCH.

Retired General Nash Yakubu, Chairman of the Taskforce on Recovery of Government Properties, presented an interim report detailing the progress made. The taskforce, operational for over a year, has systematically worked to identify and retrieve these assets across the state. Items that could not be transported to the central holding facility in Jos have been secured at various local government headquarters, ensuring their preservation.

We have recovered over 60 buildings, in addition to construction equipment and vehicles.

— Nash YakubuChairman of the Taskforce on Recovery of Government Properties, presenting an interim report.

The recovery process is actively engaging the public through a "See something, say something" approach. Dedicated telephone lines and an official email address have been established to facilitate citizen participation, encouraging them to report any information regarding diverted or concealed government assets. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of community involvement in ensuring accountability and transparency in asset management.

Although this report captures our progress so far, the exercise is still ongoing. Even as we conclude this presentation, we are proceeding with further recoveries.

— Nash YakubuYakubu emphasizing that the recovery operation is still active.

Receiving the report, the Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Government, Jerry Satmak, commended the taskforce for its diligence and performance. He assured the committee of the government's continued support, reiterating the administration's resolve to recover all government properties and ensure their optimal use for the public good. The ongoing recovery drive signifies a crucial step towards good governance and the responsible stewardship of state resources in Plateau.

The more we recover, the more we uncover. Plateau citizens have been highly cooperative in this effort.

— Nash YakubuYakubu highlighting the public's cooperation in the asset recovery initiative.
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