12/01/2026
GOVERNOR MUTFWANG CELEBRATES HISTORIC EMERGENCE OF MRS. HANNATU PAUL MERSHAK AS CFN PRESIDENT
Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has warmly congratulated Mrs. Hannatu Paul Mershak on her historic election as President of the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN).
Mrs. Mershak, who also serves as President of the Plateau State Cooperative Federation (PLASCOFED), made history at the 9th National Cooperative Summit held in Plateau State by emerging as the first woman to lead the apex cooperative body in Nigeria.
Governor Mutfwang described her election as a landmark achievement for women in leadership and a source of immense pride for Plateau State. He noted that her emergence reflects her proven track record of excellence, effective grassroots mobilization, and steadfast dedication to the cooperative movement.
In a congratulatory message, the Governor stated that her victory “is not just a win for the cooperative sector, but a triumph for Plateau State and a powerful testament to the capacity of women to lead at the highest levels of national responsibility.”
He expressed strong confidence that under Mrs. Mershak’s leadership, the CFN would usher in a new era of innovation, inclusiveness, and sustainable economic growth across Nigeria. The Governor further noted that her dual role as PLASCOFED President and CFN leader would create a strategic synergy capable of strengthening cooperatives, empowering small-scale entrepreneurs, and supporting farmers nationwide.
While wishing her a successful and impactful tenure, Governor Mutfwang assured Mrs. Mershak of the full and continuous support of the Plateau State Government as she undertakes this prestigious national assignment to reposition and strengthen the cooperative movement in Nigeria.
Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs
to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
January 12, 2026