In a colorful ceremony in Jos, the Boys Brigade, Plateau State Council, officially decorated the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as the Grand Patron of the Boys Brigade.
Governor Mutfwang, who took the oath of allegiance and office administered by Barr. J.K Chris, expressed his unwavering support for the Boys Brigade and reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment.
He commended the Brigade for its noble objectives of nurturing and molding the boy child by instilling moral values such as love, empathy, kindness, and compassion, and shaping young men into responsible members of society.
The Governor emphasized that training boys to grow with discipline is critical in addressing societal vices, thereby paving the way for a nation rooted in integrity, honesty, and prosperity. He praised the selfless contributions of individuals committed to raising boys with strong moral foundations, describing their impact as invaluable.
Governor Mutfwang while acknowledging the challenges facing Northern Nigeria, particularly the Almajiri system, revealed that collaborative efforts are underway with his counterparts to tackle this pressing issue and ensure a brighter future for vulnerable children.
The President of the Boys Brigade Plateau State Council, Barr. Yilji David Nenfwan, congratulated the Governor on his new role and underscored the collective responsibility of raising morally upright children. “The future and destiny of the child are vital to the growth and development of any nation,” he said.
Barr. Nenfwan also reflected on Plateau State’s spiritual heritage, remarking, “Plateau State, through divine providence, is genetically programmed to serve God. We are fortunate to have parents and grandparents who embraced Christianity and passed it down to our generation. Based on this legacy, the Boys Brigade Plateau State Council has continued to champion this cause at various levels within and outside the state.”
He expressed optimism that Governor Mutfwang’s investiture as Grand Patron would significantly impact the younger generation on the Plateau and beyond.(www.krestnews.com).