The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, celebrated the wedding of his daughter, Miss Nanbam Mutfwang, to Mr. Jeremiah Ayodele at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters Church, Jos.
The solemn occasion attracted an array of distinguished guests, including the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima; state governors; members of the National Assembly; ministers; traditional rulers; diplomats; senior government officials; clergy; family members; and other eminent personalities from across the country.
Beyond a family celebration, the event became a powerful testament to national unity, faith, and the shared aspiration for peace and progress.
Speaking at the wedding reception, Governor Mutfwang warmly welcomed Vice President Shettima, describing his presence as a demonstration of genuine solidarity with the people of Plateau State, particularly coming barely a week after the Vice President’s visit to the state to reaffirm the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and security.
“He was here barely a week ago to reassure the people of Plateau State of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the protection of lives and property. Though the times may be challenging, there is no need for despair. We must continue to move forward with hope and confidence,” Governor Mutfwang stated.
The Governor also expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal; Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda; the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Dr. Benard Doro; the Minister of Defence; General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd); and numerous other distinguished guests who travelled from different parts of the country to celebrate with his family.
He described the overwhelming attendance as a reflection of enduring friendship, mutual respect, and national solidarity, praying that “as God has brought you to rejoice with us today, rejoicing will never cease in your homes.”
In his remarks, Vice President Shettima reflected on the symbolic significance of the union between families from Plateau and Osun States, describing it as a celebration of Nigeria’s unity in diversity.
He noted that the bride herself is the product of a union between Plateau and Bayelsa States, while the groom hails from Osun State, making the marriage yet another bridge connecting different regions of the country.
“What binds us together is far greater than whatever divides us. We must continue to build bridges and embrace one another as one people,” the Vice President declared.
He called on political leaders, traditional institutions, religious leaders, and all stakeholders on the Plateau to rise above ethnic, religious, and political differences in pursuit of lasting peace, stability, and development.
Acknowledging the security challenges confronting Plateau State, the Vice President expressed confidence that they remain surmountable under the purposeful leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He urged Nigerians to embrace unity, quoting the timeless words: “We either learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
He further observed that Plateau State possesses enormous human and natural resources capable of transforming it into one of Nigeria’s foremost economic hubs if its people remain united and committed to peaceful coexistence.
Vice President Shettima also highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties shared by many ethnic nationalities across Northern Nigeria, stressing that their common ancestry and shared heritage should serve as a foundation for reconciliation rather than division. According to him, the gathering itself demonstrated that Nigerians can rise above sectional interests to celebrate one another in an atmosphere of love, harmony, and mutual respect.
Delivering the sermon from Ephesians 5:25, Bishop Benjamin Kwashi described marriage as a sacred covenant founded on love, sacrifice, commitment, and shared purpose before God. He emphasized that marriage is God’s institution, ordained for companionship, mutual support, and the nurturing of godly families.
He charged the groom, Jeremiah, to love his wife as Christ loved the Church, while encouraging the bride, Nanbam, to honour and support her husband in accordance with biblical teachings. He reminded the congregation that “what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
The marriage ceremony was officiated by the President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo, who pronounced the couple husband and wife and exhorted them to remain faithful to one another in love, through seasons of abundance and adversity, in health and in sickness. He urged them to build their home on a firm godly foundation and to continually seek God’s guidance through prayer as the ultimate source of wisdom, strength, and comfort.
Goodwill messages delivered by dignitaries from diverse political, ethnic, and religious backgrounds echoed the themes of national integration, faith, hope, and peaceful coexistence. Collectively, they reaffirmed the enduring values of unity, reconciliation, inclusive leadership, and shared prosperity, while projecting Plateau State as a land where love, peace, and common aspirations continue to triumph over division.