Governor Caleb Mutfwang unveils Plateau Orange Economy blueprint
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has unveiled Plateau State’s Orange Economy strategy to create jobs, promote entrepreneurship and expand tourism.
The blueprint was presented at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, during Senior Executive Course 48, 2026.
Representing the governor, Commissioner for Information and Communication and Supervising Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality, Joyce Ramnap, said the administration’s “Time Is Now” agenda recognises the creative and cultural sectors as important drivers of economic growth and youth empowerment.
Ramnap said Plateau’s cultural diversity, which includes more than 50 ethnic groups, festivals, heritage sites and creative traditions, provides a foundation for developing the state’s Orange Economy.
She also identified the Nigerian Film Corporation and National Film Institute as strategic federal institutions that could support the development of Plateau’s creative industry.
According to the commissioner, the state government has introduced measures to improve the environment for entrepreneurs and investors, including a ₦4 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises matching fund established in partnership with the Bank of Industry.
She added that Executive Order No. 10 of 2024 provides a framework for public-private partnerships in the creative and tourism sectors.
The government is also working to revive major tourism assets, including Hill Station Hotel, Plateau Hotel and Jos Wildlife Park, as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s tourism industry.
Ramnap further announced that December has been designated as Plateau’s official tourism month. The initiative is expected to provide a platform for promoting the state’s cultural heritage, tourism attractions and creative talents.
Presenting the findings of Study Group 4, Lead Presenter Group Captain Chinedu Mbam said the study on the Orange Economy and entrepreneurship identified Plateau as having significant potential for creative and cultural economic development.
The study group, however, identified funding, security and legal frameworks as challenges that need to be addressed.
It recommended fast-tracking the Tourism and Creative Sector Master Plan and enacting the Creative Industry Development Agency Bill 2026.
The Director General of NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, represented by the Acting Director of Studies, Nima Salman Mann, commended the Plateau State Government for its cooperation with the institute and highlighted the state’s cultural resources as potential drivers of economic development.
Ramnap said the study’s recommendations would be presented to Governor Mutfwang for consideration and possible implementation.
She added that the state government remains open to partnerships with institutions, investors and other stakeholders to commercialise Plateau’s cultural assets, strengthen the creative economy and create opportunities for young people.
Source: Channels Television