By Marie-Therese Nanlong

Jos – The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled an e-governance platform to encourage accountability, foster transparency and serve as a feedback mechanism between citizens and the government.

The Governor said the platform would promote citizen-government interaction, and mentioned that it can be accessible via the toll-free line (08000005555) and http://egov.plateaustate.gov.ng/.

He encouraged citizens to use the platform to “provide feedback, request services, and engage with government agencies, thereby contributing to the administration’s effectiveness.”

Governor Mutfwang according to a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere disclosed that the platform is a donation from Hephzibah Integrated Technologies Ltd and urged the public to “utilize the platform to engage meaningfully with the government and to offer information, opinions on policies, and inquiries on service offerings from MDAs,” and assured of a timely feedback.

Enumerating the benefits of the platform, which will be operated under the Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA), Governor Mutfwang highlighted increased efficiency, convenience, transparency, accountability, improved communication, engagement, and cost-saving for Plateau citizens.