From Yakubu Wuyep, Jos
The Executive Chairman of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, Hon Dr Sunday Joshua Riti, has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Local Government Chairman of the Year 2025/2026 Award.
The award was presented on Saturday, September 26, 2026, by the Forum of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to the Chairman.
According to the Organising Chairman of the Forum, Hon Danjuma Abere, the selection followed a thorough research, investigation and objective assessment of leadership performance, developmental projects, grassroots impact, transparency and commitment to effective governance.
”Following a thorough assessment, Hon Dr Sunday Joshua Riti emerged as the Most Outstanding Council Chairman of the Year 2026 through his grassroots infrastructural development across wards. His remarkable achievements and people-centred administration distinguished him among his peers,” Abere said.
The award presentation, held at the Plateau State Inspectors Mess in Jos, coincided with the Chairman’s second anniversary in office. It was followed by a press conference at Jos Hotel and attracted political appointees, party leaders and other dignitaries.
Speaking on the two-year anniversary under the mantra, ‘Rebuild Bassa now – building communities, empowering people, restoring hope,’ Abere said the Riti administration has recorded interventions in education, healthcare, water supply, roads, agriculture, security and workers’ welfare.
He listed some of the achievements to include: education, agriculture, welfare, economic development and also security.
In his acceptance speech, Riti expressed profound appreciation to the Forum for the honour, attributing his administration’s achievements to the visionary leadership of Governor Mutfwang.
He thanked the people of Bassa for their support and cooperation and pledged to consolidate on the gains recorded to build a more prosperous, peaceful and inclusive Bassa LGA.
”Two years of rebuilding, two years of impact, two years of service – the journey continues,” he said.