The Plateau State Government in North Central Nigeria, has restated the government resolve to complete all abandoned projects across the State. The State Commissioner for works Honorable Ubandoma Laven gave the assurance while speaking to Journalist in Jos the State capital .
The Assurance is coming on the heels of an allegation made by the member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam local Government area of Plateau State in the Federal House of Representatives Honorable Yusuf Gagdi who alleged that 80 percent of the ongoing projects in the Sate were funded by the Federal Government and his constituency members were neglected.
Reacting to the allegations, the Commissioner for works maintained that the State Government has ensured even distribution of projects as its focus is to complete all abandoned projects before initiating new ones.
“As you all know, infrastructure development that will propel economic rebirth is one of the cardinal agenda of this administration.
The governor has vowed that all abandoned projects in the state will be completed; and no part of the state will be left behind. “Between September 2023 and now, this government has so far rehabilitated and completed 49 road projects within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
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.
Laven, who faulted 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.
“The governor is focused on providing quality leadership to Plateau people. He will not be distracted by baseless allegations.
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,” Laven said.
The Commissioner urged the Lawmaker to support the state government’s developmental efforts for the growth of the State.
“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,” he said.
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