GOVERNOR CALEB MUTFWANG FLAGS OFF JEBBU BASSA–BINCHIN–BUYO ROAD, EXTENDS INTERVENTION TO SABON LAYI–CORNER SHAGARI ROAD IN JOS NORTH AMID JUBILATION

In an atmosphere charged with celebration and renewed hope, the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officially flagged off the long-awaited construction of the 39.7-kilometer Jebbu Bassa–Binchin–Buyo Road in Bassa Local Government Area. He also flagged off the 2.3-kilometer Sabon Layi–Corner Shagari Road in Jos North LGA.

The intervention, widely described as both a humanitarian rescue and a bold affirmation of inclusive governance through strategic infrastructure delivery, attracted a large turnout of top government officials, stakeholders, party leaders, and citizens.

Speaking at the ceremony in Bassa, Governor Mutfwang, alongside his Deputy, expressed joy that the project fulfilled a personal campaign promise.

“Each time I passed through this road, it pained my heart that such a short distance took such a long time. Today marks the beginning of changing that story. Governance, for me, is about keeping faith with the people,” he declared.

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Reaffirming his administration’s service-driven philosophy, the Governor stated: "I am a messenger of the Plateau people, and I am determined to deliver good governance, peace, and development.”

He acknowledged inheriting numerous abandoned projects alongside a debt burden running into hundreds of billions of naira but emphasized that financial limitations would not derail rural transformation.

“We do not have all the resources, but by God’s grace we will find them. We will be prudent and prioritize development over unnecessary political battles,” he said, stressing that unity remains central to conserving resources and accelerating growth across the state.

Describing road infrastructure as the backbone of economic revival, Governor Mutfwang noted that nearly every local government area in Plateau State currently has an ongoing road project. He explained that the Jebbu Bassa–Binchin–Buyo Road, one of the longest stretches in the state, will enhance trade, improve security access, and strengthen inter-state connectivity with neighboring Kaduna State.

“We are determined that every part of Plateau must be linked together,” he affirmed. Calling for community ownership, the Governor urged landowners and youths to cooperate fully with contractors. "This road is for all of us. Let it not be heard that anyone demanded millions before soil could be taken from his land. We must make sacrifices for collective progress.”

He assured contractors of adequate security to guarantee smooth project execution.

The Commissioner for Works, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma, disclosed that the administration inherited 45 abandoned road projects totaling 1,261.28 kilometers, many of which had remained untouched for 12 to 13 years.

In less than three years, the government has covered about 30 percent of the total stretch, reactivated 31 of the 45 projects with contractors fully mobilized, and awarded eight new road projects across the three senatorial zones, including key bridges and strategic corridors.

He further noted that due process necessitated terminating a non-performing contractor before re-awarding the 39.7-kilometer Jebbu–Binchin–Buyo inter-state link, which will ease healthcare access and improve security.

In his welcome remarks, the Bassa LGA Chairman described the project as a lifeline for farmers, traders, students, and families who have endured decades of hardship, particularly during the rainy season.

“This road is far more than asphalt; it is a pathway to economic liberation, social integration, security, and development,” he said.

Project Engineer Engr. Mike Adeboye of PW Construction assured the government and people of quality and timely delivery. "We are ready, prepared, and committed to executing this project to the highest standards.”

The Member representing Rukuba/Irigwe Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Eli Bako, praised Governor Mutfwang for breaking the decades-old jinx surrounding the project.

Extending the infrastructure drive to Jos North, the Governor also flagged off the Sabon Layi–Corner Shagari Road project, which includes a two-span bridge linking multiple communities within the metropolis. 

The corridor, long plagued by flooding and poor connectivity, serves as a critical link for several neighborhoods.

The Managing Director of AVI Construction Company, Engineer Andrew Onoja, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to execute the bridge and road network project, assuring residents of quality workmanship.

For communities previously marked by isolation and economic stagnation, the twin flag-offs signal a new dawn of renewed hope for connectivity, security, and inclusive development across Bassa, Jos North, and Plateau State at large.

Gyang Bere

Director of Press and Public Affairs

To the Executive Governor of Plateau State

February 17, 2026.