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)
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