Daniel Dauda, Jos
The Commissioner, Plateau State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Ephraim Usman, has stated that Governor Caleb Mutfwang does not in any way interfere with or direct how local government chairmen use their resources.
Usman who was addressing issue regarding local government autonomy in Plateau having tour the 17 local government areas of the state, emphasized that efficiency is more critical than mere autonomy.
He suggested that instead of focusing on autonomy, discussions should focus on improving the revenue-sharing formula to enable more meaningful community projects.
The Commissioner rated the performance of the 17 local government chairmen at approximately 70% to 80% as not all councils are on the same level.
According to Usman, “our statewide inspection tour commenced in the Southern Zone of Plateau State, where we inspected key people-oriented projects including the ongoing remodeling of Youth Centre, Mini Stadium, Computer-Based Test Centres, Legislative Chambers, installation of Solar-Powered Streetlights, Primary Health Centres, Motorized Boreholes, Housing Estates for Legislators, and the Wase Rock Radio and Television Station.
“We also inspected facilities at the temporary Headquarters of the 175 Infantry Motorcycle Battalion of the Nigerian Army, a clear demonstration of Council support for security and peace in the area.
“We proceeded to the Central Zone, where we visited Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas.
“Notable projects inspected include the 23-kilometre Gugur Road construction in Kanke, the remodeled Dengi Multipurpose Hall, Primary Health Care Centres, the 1,500-capacity Event Hall in Mangu, the 200-capacity Anatomy Laboratory at Plateau State University, Bokkos, funded by ALGON, the Palace of the Ngolong Ngas, and transformers for rural electrification among others.
“The Northern Zone was the last zone visited, covering Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South and Riyom Local Government Areas.
“Projects commissioned and inspected include Primary Health Centres at Sabon Gari, Chinye-Miango, Garba Daho and Furaka, Rural Electrification projects in Miango, Council Secretariat Complexes, ICT Centres, Ultra-Modern Markets at Rishari-Rutara and Zarakon, Bridges linking Farin Gada – Rusau and Vwang – Kogot, Police station Outposts, and town halls in Kwang and Kuru and others too numerous to mention”, he highlighted.
The Commissioner acknowledged that the projects executed are people-oriented and based on the actual needs of the communities, in line with the vision of the “Time is Now” administration of Governor Mutfwang.
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