First Two Beneficiaries Begin Postgraduate Studies in the U.S. Under Governor Mutfwang’s International Education Program
The Plateau State Government has officially launched a historic international postgraduate scholarship program, sending the first cohort of engineering students to pursue Master’s degrees at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
This initiative, which marks a significant milestone in Plateau’s pursuit of global academic collaboration, is the outcome of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s strategic engagement with Liberty University during his official visit in 2023. The program targets top-performing Plateau indigenes and aims to equip them with advanced skills to drive development back home.
The first two recipients, Sunday G. Joseph and Nansar Clement Jangfa, were formally presented to Governor Mutfwang at the Government House in Rayfield on Friday, August 1, 2025, ahead of their departure for the United States.
“This is a bold step towards building the future of Plateau State,” Governor Mutfwang declared. “Beyond acquiring degrees, you are going as ambassadors of your people. Return transformed and ready to make impact.”
The ceremony was witnessed by key government stakeholders, including representatives of the Ministry of Education and the Plateau State Scholarship Board. Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Nankus Ngwalang, affirmed that the selection process was rigorous and merit-based.
“We followed due process with transparency and fairness. The chosen scholars represent both academic excellence and geographical inclusivity,” Ngwalang said.
According to him, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liberty University, the Ministry of Higher Education received 91 applications 74 for Master’s programs and 17 for Ph.D. programs. Final selections were based on aptitude tests and academic records, weighted equally.
Recommended Candidates:
Ph.D. (Engineering)
1. Bildad Dakwal Lengs (Mangu) – Mechanical Engineering
2. Dawar Katfun Philemon (Pankshin) – Telecommunications Engineering
3. Martins Dazang Dung (Jos South) – Construction Engineering
4.Sabo David Nakada (Bassa) – Electrical Engineering
5.Bulus Azi Atang (Jos North) – Electrical Engineering
Master’s (Engineering)
1. Nansar Clement Jangfa (Langtang South) – Marine Engineering
2. Solomon Japtheth B. (Kanam) – Marine Engineering
3. Sunday G. Joseph (Jos South) – Chemical Engineering
4. Ramko Nanjul (Wase) – Chemical Engineering
5. Jehu Chris Hassan (Bassa) – Electrical Engineering
Having secured admission and U.S. visa approvals, Jangfa and Joseph will begin their studies in the 2025/2026 academic session starting August 4.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, the departing scholars expressed heartfelt appreciation:
“We’re honored by this life-changing opportunity. We’ll remain focused and committed to returning home with knowledge and skills to serve Plateau State.”
Liberty University, one of America’s largest private, non-profit institutions, offers over 700 academic programs across 15 faculties, including top-tier schools in engineering, law, science, and medicine.
This scholarship program stands as a cornerstone of the Mutfwang administration’s commitment to educational innovation, youth empowerment, and the cultivation of globally competitive leaders for Plateau State.