By Francis Nansak
Commissioner of Works,Plateau State ,Dr Joshua Laven has disclosed that over Forty Nine uncompleted roads project inherited from the immediate past administration has been completed by the governor Caleb Mutfwang current administration, this he said while addressing journalists at the weekend in Jos, countering allegations by House of Representatives member Yusuf Gagdi.
Dr Laven fumes at Gagdi a member of National Assembly representing Pankshin ,Kanke ,Kanam claimed that 80% of ongoing projects in the state were funded by the federal government.
He maintained that the state government has ensured even distribution of projects, focusing on completing abandoned ones before starting new ones.
Our correspondent recalled that
the House of Representatives member had, during an interview on a National Television accused the state government of neglecting the people of his constituency.
But Laven, who explained that the various road projects were scattered across Jos-Bukuru metropolis, maintained that the Mutfwang-led government had ensured even distribution of projects in the state.
The commissioner said that the current Plateau administration is determined to complete all abandoned projects, and that the move aimed at giving Jos and Bukuru metropolis a face lift.
In his words Laven said
“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, 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.
The Commissioner urged Gagdi to support the state government’s developmental efforts rather than making baseless allegations.
“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.
