PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR INSPECTS SITE FOR NEW ABATTOIR, UNVEILS VISION FOR SPECIAL AGRO-PROCESSING ZONE IN BARKIN LADI
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Plateau State as a leading hub for agro-industrial development following an inspection of the site designated for a modern abattoir and the proposed Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Pwomol, Heipang, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. During the inspection on Tuesday, Governor Mutfwang described the initiative as a transformative industrial project that will unlock vast economic opportunities, drive investment, and accelerate sustainable development across the state. The Governor highlighted the strategic importance of the project’s location, noting its proximity to the Dry Inland Port and the Yakubu Gowon Airport, which makes it ideally suited to become a major centre for agricultural processing, logistics, and commercial activities. ...