Ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on residents to come out en masse and give him a rousing welcome.

The DAILY POST reports that the President will be visiting the state on Saturday for the burial of the late mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.

Mutfwang made the call on Friday in his remarks at the Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the University of Jos, delivered by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.

The lecture, titled, ‘The Nigerian Justice System in a Digital Age: Opportunities, Challenges and the Road Ahead’, attracted a cross-section of eminent personalities from the legal and academic communities.

The governor stressed the importance of unity, peace, and harmony in advancing the development of the State and the country at large.

He said, “Tomorrow, we will be receiving Mr. President in Jos, Plateau State, as he comes to honour our late mother, the mother of my dear brother, the National Chairman of the APC.

“I am confident that Plateau people will give Mr. President a warm and rousing welcome. I believe that his visit will afford him a deeper appreciation of Plateau and its people.”

Mutfwang reiterated his conviction that Plateau State remains one of the best places to live in Nigeria, endowed with rich human and natural resources yet to be fully harnessed.

“We cannot realise our full potential if we continue to pull one another down. We must remain our brothers’ keepers and work collectively to bring Plateau to the place of honour that God has destined for us,” he remarked.

The governor also commended Fagbemi for delivering a thought-provoking lecture, which he said offered valuable insights into how technology is shaping justice delivery in Nigeria.

Earlier in his lecture, Fagbemi underscored the transformative role of technology in the legal system, describing it as a necessity for ensuring swift, accurate, and accessible justice.

He recalled that the turning point came during the COVID-19 pandemic when the Chief Justice of Nigeria introduced practice directions for virtual hearings. Since then, some state judiciaries have adopted innovations such as e-filing and digital cause lists, while others still rely on traditional paper processes.

According to him, the legal profession is gradually embracing a hybrid model where physical and virtual processes complement one another.

“The lesson is clear: technology in justice is not a luxury but a necessity in today’s interconnected world. However, its adoption must be deliberate, inclusive, and rooted in the core values of justice. Nigeria must not copy blindly, but adopt wisely,” he emphasized.

Presidential visit: Mutfwang urges Plateau residents to give Tinubu rousing welcome