HOPE-GOV Project Gains Momentum in Plateau State

The Plateau State Government has made significant progress in implementing the Human Opportunity, Prosperity, and Equity (HOPE-GOV) Project, a vital initiative aimed at strengthening financial and human resource management in basic education and primary healthcare sectors.



A crucial meeting was held at the Novel Suite Hotel in Rayfield, Jos, bringing together key stakeholders, including the Head of Service, the Accountant General, several Commissioners, and other partners. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Jeremiah Satmark, emphasized the importance of meticulous planning, strict adherence to protocols, and realistic budgeting to ensure the project's long-term success.


The HOPE-GOV Project, supported by the World Bank, aims to address critical gaps in basic education and primary healthcare across the state. The project has made notable progress, including: Leading the project's technical operations, Fostering broad participation and securing buy-in from various levels of government and community representatives, Raising awareness and promoting understanding of the project's objectives, and ensuring transparent and efficient acquisition of essential resources.


The project is implementing key interventions in the healthcare sector, including: Improving access and service quality, enhancing health outcomes and Bringing healthcare closer to the people.


The project has attracted over 12,000 applicants for 1,500 primary school teaching positions and 1,700 positions in the health sector. The next phase of the recruitment process will involve a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to ensure a merit-based selection of candidates.

Financial planning remains a critical focus, with a strong emphasis on the timely publication of audited financial statements, which is a prerequisite to project progress. The stakeholders have renewed their commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the HOPE-GOV Project, ultimately aiming to enhance human capital development in Plateau State and Nigeria at large.


"The project is dear to the Governor and holds significant potential to transform the state," said the Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Adams Bulus Lekshak.

"We need to ensure meticulous planning, strict adherence to protocols, and realistic budgeting to prevent potential setbacks and ensure the long-term success of the project," emphasized Mr. Jeremiah Satmark.


The HOPE-GOV Project is a vital initiative that aims to improve the lives of Plateau State residents and contribute to the overall development of Nigeria.


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