The Plateau State Government has recovered more than 60 public assets, including buildings, construction equipment, and vehicles, as part of an ongoing effort to reclaim properties allegedly diverted or illegally occupied across the state.
The Chairman of the recovery task force, Nash Yakubu, disclosed this while presenting an interim report to the Chief of Staff, Jerry Satmak, in Jos.
Yakubu said the task force, which has been operating for over a year, has made “significant progress” in retrieving government assets. According to him, recovered items include over 60 buildings, alongside heavy equipment and vehicles.
He explained that assets recovered outside Jos were secured in local government headquarters, while those within the metropolis have been moved to a central holding facility.
“The more we recover, the more we uncover,” Yakubu noted, adding that the exercise is still ongoing and additional recoveries are expected.
The task force has adopted a “see something, say something” approach, encouraging citizens to report suspected cases of diverted government property. Dedicated phone lines, email channels, and television briefings have been introduced to gather public intelligence.
Yakubu commended residents for their cooperation, describing their input as critical to the success of the operation.
Receiving the report, Satmak praised the task force for its diligence and assured continued government support. He reiterated the administration’s commitment under Governor Caleb Mutfwang to recover all public assets and ensure they are used for the benefit of the people.
The recovery drive is part of broader efforts by the state government to strengthen accountability, safeguard public resources, and improve service delivery through proper asset management.
The initiative signals a tightening of oversight on public assets in Plateau State, with authorities indicating that individuals or entities found to be in unlawful possession of government property may face further action as the exercise progresses.
