Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has been sworn-in as the substantive Governor of Plateau State.

Mutfwang, of the Peoples Democratic Party, succeeded Simon Lalong who served for eight years on the ticket of the All Progressives Congress.

The Chief Judge of Plateau State, Justice David Mann administered the oath of office on Caleb at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, on Monday, at exact 1:09 pm.

Although Lalong was absent during the ceremony, however, the event was graced by the presence of a mammoth crowd who witnessed his deputy, Sonni Tyoden, hand-over the instrument of office to the new governor.