... Always Staying on Top of The News
FIRS

Plateau government moves to revamp state-owned publishing corporation, Tati Hotel

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

General Manager, Plateau Publishing Corporation, Mr. Chris Gyang, left, presents a copy of The Nigerian Standard newspaper to Governor Caleb Mutfwang

By Anthony Maliki, Abuja

Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has announced plans to revitalize the Plateau Publishing Corporation and Tati Hotel, as part of steps to enhance the state of infrastructure and promote tourism in the state.

Governor Mutfwang made this commitment during an inspection of key historical buildings in Jos, the state capital, including the iconic nine-storey Joseph Gomwalk House, the Plateau Publishing Corporation, publishers of The Nigeria Standard titles and Tati Hotel.

This was contained in a statement Friday by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor.

Expressing concern over the dilapidated conditions of the buildings, the Governor vowed to rejuvenate them to ensure efficient service delivery in line with their mandates.

The Joseph Gomwalk House has been in poor condition for years

Conducted around by the General Manager of the Plateau Publishing Corporation, Chris Gyang, Governor Mutfwang inspected the Standard Newspaper offices and the Joseph Gomwalk House, observing abandoned machinery due to neglect.

He lamented the wastage of resources and pledged to revive the Corporation.

At the over 60-room Tati Hotel, Governor Mutfwang, guided by the State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Joshua Laven, acknowledged the significance of the building and promised its restoration to its former glory.

Governor Mutfwang emphasized the importance of preserving government assets, particularly those steeped in historical significance like the Joseph Gomwalk House.

Governor Mutfwang inspects the long-abandoned Tati Hotel, Jos

He stressed the need to leverage these assets effectively for the benefit of the state.

He said the facilities will be overhauled and upgraded for improved service delivery.

The Governor announced that technical team will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive NEEDS Assessment to guide government’s action.

Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open.