Plateau Government Commends 17 LG Chairmen Over Performance Grassroots Development Projects

The Plateau State Government has commended the 17 local government council chairmen for their performance, saying they have justified the confidence reposed in them through the execution of projects aimed at improving the lives of residents at the grassroots. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Ephraim Usman Gar, gave the commendation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, while presenting a summary of the statewide inspection tour of projects executed across the 17 local government areas of the state to journalist at the Headquarters, Ministry for LocalGovernment and Chieftaincy Affairs, Jos.

According to the commissioner, the inspection was conducted to assess how local governments had utilised funds released for development projects, evaluate the quality of completed and ongoing infrastructure, and determine the extent to which council activities align with Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s grassroots development agenda. Gar explained that the exercise formed part of the ministry’s oversight responsibilities to promote accountability, transparency and prudent management of public resources, particularly funds allocated for community development.

He said the findings of the inspection revealed that the council chairmen had made significant efforts in delivering projects that respond to the needs and priorities of their respective communities.

In his own words Gar said “I am pleased to report that the 17 Council Chairmen have not disappointed the ‘Time is Now’ administration. Providing dividends of democracy at the grassroots remains the top priority of this administration. From what we have seen, governance has truly been taken closer to the people,”.

Among the major projects inspected were the New Ngolong Ngas Palace in Pankshin, the 23-kilometre Gugur Road construction in Kanke, a 1,500-capacity event hall in Mangu, a 200-capacity anatomy laboratory at Plateau State University, Bokkos, as well as several primary healthcare centres across the state. Other projects included rural electrification schemes, solar-powered streetlights, motorised boreholes, information and communication technology (ICT) centres, modern markets, council secretariat complexes, bridges and community town halls.

In the Southern Zone, the inspection team assessed several projects, including youth centres, mini stadiums, computer-based test (CBT) centres, legislative chambers, housing estates for legislators and the Wase Rock Radio and Television Station. The team also inspected facilities provided in support of the Nigerian Army’s 175 Infantry Motorcycle Battalion Wase.In the Northern Zone, the exercise focused on healthcare facilities in Sabon Gari, Chinye-Miango, Garba Daho and Furaka, as well as rural electrification projects in Miango.

The team also inspected markets at Rishari-Rutara and Zarakon, alongside bridges linking Farin Gada to Rusau and Vwang to Kogot. The commissioner said the projects reflected the commitment of the local governments to infrastructure development, improved service delivery and the overall enhancement of living conditions in their communities.

Gar expressed appreciation to Governor Mutfwang for providing an enabling environment for local governments to discharge their responsibilities without interference.He also commended the 17 council chairmen, relevant stakeholders and all those who participated in the inspection exercise, describing their contributions as important to advancing development at the grassroots.

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