Plateau govt completed 49 abandoned road projects in 18 months: Commissioner
The Plateau government has rehabilitated and completed 49 abandoned road projects in 18 months.
Ubandoma Laven, the state Commissioner for Works, said this during a news conference on Saturday in Jos.
“Between September 2023 and now, this government has so far rehabilitated and completed 49 road projects within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis,” Mr Laven said.
Mr Laven was reacting to Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau)’s allegations that the federal government was funding 80 per cent of ongoing projects in the state.
Mr Gagdi, representing the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, made the allegations on national television last month.
During the interview, the House of Representatives member also accused the state government of neglecting the people of his constituency.
However, Mr Laven explained that the various road projects were scattered across the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and maintained that the Mutfwang-led government had ensured their even distribution.
The commissioner said the current Plateau administration was determined to complete all abandoned projects and that the move aimed at giving Jos and Bukuru metropolis a facelift.
“The governor has vowed that all abandoned projects in the state will be completed, and no part of the state will be left behind.
“This government has not yet awarded any new road contract; the governor is determined to first complete all abandoned projects before commencing new ones,” he said.
Mr Laven, who faulted Mr Gagdi’s claims on the ongoing projects in the state, called on the lawmaker to appreciate and support the developmental strides of the Mutfwang-led administration.
“Our governor has laid a solid and lasting foundation for the state, and all he needs now is the prayers and support of Plateau people for him to succeed.
“So, I urge our brother, Gagdi, to concentrate on the business of lawmaking and allow the governor to concentrate on giving Plateau people the desired leadership,” Mr Laven said.
Mr Gagdi, who had again addressed reporters on Friday in Jos, maintained the allegations were his personal opinion.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Mother, daughter die trying to save boy at UK beach, police say
Police said they were speaking to “dozens of witnesses” as part of the investigation and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Anti-Corruption
Alleged Fraud: Social media influencer Blessing CEO granted N20 million bail
The judge directed the Nigerian Immigration Service to enforce the defendant’s travel restrictions, pending determination of the case.
World
Knifeman shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’ as he stabs people in New York
Mr Morales, 51, has been arrested in connection with both attacks and is being held by the NYPD.
States
FG urges peace after gunmen killed four herdmen in Anambra
Ms Madukwe led an assessment team of the federal government on a fact-finding visit over the murder of four herders on Tuesday in the area.
Africa
Ex-governor Okoth Obado convicted of murdering 26-year-old pregnant girlfriend in Kenya
The judge added that Mr Obado’s former personal assistant, Michael Oyamo, “facilitated execution.”
States
Lagos task force arrests 26 suspected miscreants, drug peddlers
Mr Gbadeyan said the operation formed part of the agency’s sustained efforts to rid the state of street urchins, miscreants, drug addicts, and peddlers.
