Gov. Lalong Inspects More Projects, Installs More Chiefs

By Golok Nanmwa,Jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong is continuing his inspection of ongoing projects across the State with a stern warning to contractors to ensure that quality work is done and completion period adhered to.

Governor Lalong began his latest inspection with a visit to the Baab-Kurgwi Road under construction in Quan Pan Local Area where he expressed satisfaction on the level of work and urged the contractors to sustain the tempo.
He later visited the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST) Kurgwi to inspect the Legacy Projects going on in the Institution.

The Governor was briefed by the site Engineer who explained that the work had reached 60 percent completion and would have gone far if not for some delays occasioned by land dispute.

A statement signed by 8Dr. Makut Simon Macham the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State reads that The Governor frowned at the delay and immediately directed the Local Government Chairman and member of the State House of Assembly to ensure that the dispute is resolved immediately.

He also Inspected the Demshin Road Project also in Shendam local Government where the residents jubilated on the Governor’s presence which they hoped would make the contractor sit up to ensure that the work is done according to specifications and schedule.

During the inspection of Kalong Bridge in Shendam Local Government, the Governor received a tumultuous welcome by a large crowd who said the construction of the bridge would reduce their hardships. They said they have suffered lack of access to markets to transport their farm produce and also link up with other communities around them.
He later performed the Coronation Ceremony of three Chiefs in Shendam.

They include the Long Dorok, Long Jaktoe and Long Derteng where he charged them to use their positions for peace, development and mutual coexistence. He said ” I have repeatedly emphasized the need for traditional rulers to be alert to their duties of preserving the culture and traditions of the people and also sensitizing them to live in peace with one another. When there is crime in your domains, you must work with your people and expose the criminals. If you don’t, I will hold you responsible and ensure that you are investigated. That is the kind of thing I directed about the killings in Bokkos where to my dismay, nobody was arrested despite the murder of people. This cannot be allowed”.

The new Chiefs all expressed joy over their coronation and promised to do their best in assisting the State Government fulfill its responsibilities to the people.

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Gov. Lalong Inspects More Projects, Installs More Chiefs