Plateau govt pledges more infrastructure, inspects road project in Jos

The Plateau State Government on Tuesday embarked on the inspection of the ongoing 6.9-kilometer road project linking Gada Biu to St. Moses Catholic Church in Tundun Wada in Jos North Local Government Area of the State, pledging to undertake more infrastructure in the State.

The inspection marked the significant progress in the State’s infrastructure development plans under the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang.

Peter Gai, the Commissioner for Lands and Survey, emphasised that the Government is committed to fulfilling its campaign promises.

“This road project is not just a government initiative, it belongs to the community, and we urge everyone to protect it”, Gai said.

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He highlighted that the completion of the road is a priority, and the Government is taking all necessary measures to ensure its timely delivery.

Musa Ashoms, Commissioner for Information and Communication and the Commissioner for Works reiterated Gai’s statements, expressing confidence that the road would soon be completed.

They also noted that the Government had made provisions for compensation to families whose houses were affected by the project, ensuring the process runs smoothly.

Blessing Anyebe, a community leader in the area expressed gratitude towards the State Government for its commitment to the development of the state.

Nathaniel Gbaoron

Nathaniel E. Gbaoron is the Plateau State correspondent for BusinessDay and a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience covering sub-national affairs across Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and other states. He holds both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from Fidel Polytechnic, Gboko. Over the years, he has participated in numerous media trainings and workshops spanning various areas of reporting, strengthening his expertise in economic and political reporting, community-level governance, development stories, and conflict-sensitive journalism. He is a member of Correspondent Chapel in Plateau state, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), he is also a Rotarian and a member of Plateau Club 1921.