In a bid to translate his promises into action, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has undertaken an on-the-spot assessment of two collapsed bridges linking Wase Local Government Area with Langtang North Local Government Area.
One of the bridges, which has been under construction for years under the Sukuk funding of the Federal Government, remains incomplete. The second bridge collapsed following an accident involving a Dangote truck loaded with cement, effectively cutting off access to major cities and disrupting agricultural activities in the area.
Governor Mutfwang, committed to improving the well-being of rural communities, visited the affected sites and appealed to the Dangote Group to intervene as part of its corporate social responsibility to the two Local Government Areas.
He also called on the Honourable Minister of Works to ensure the timely completion of the Sukuk-funded bridge, which is already 80 percent complete, before the onset of the rainy season.
“It is disheartening that in this modern era, entire communities are being cut off from civilization due to poor infrastructure. Regarding the Sukuk bridge, I will personally engage the Honourable Minister of Works to appeal to him for urgent intervention.
“Fortunately, the most challenging part of the construction has been completed. What remains is mainly filling and finalizing the structure to make it usable. I believe this will not require much effort, as most of the concrete work is already done.”
“For the other collapsed bridge, we will conduct a thorough assessment in collaboration with the Direct Labour Agency and the Plateau State Ministry of Works to determine the necessary steps for its restoration.”
The Governor also urged the Dangote Group of Companies to see this intervention as part of their corporate social responsibility by working with the state government to restore the bridge and improve the standard of living in the affected communities.
The Chairman of Wase Local Government Council, Hon. Anani Hamisu, lamented the hardship caused by the collapsed bridges, stating that farmers are unable to transport their produce due to the lack of accessible roads.
He therefore appealed to the Federal Government, the Dangote Group, and other well-meaning individuals and organizations to support the Plateau State Government in addressing the challenges facing the affected communities.
Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
March 5, 2025
