Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, has commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for the approval, award, and commencement of major road projects linking Lifidi–Piapung, Piapung–Baltep, and Garkawa–Lalin in Mikang Local Government Area of the State.

Speaking during the official handover of the project site to contractors, the Speaker recalled that successive administrations had made repeated promises to construct the roads without success, noting that Governor Mutfwang’s administration has finally translated the long-standing aspirations of the people to reality.

Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel disclosed that as Speaker, he deliberately mobilised traditional rulers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to engage the Governor on the urgent need for the roads, an advocacy effort he said received prompt attention and political will from the Governor, leading to the approval and commencement of the projects.

The Speaker noted that the successful execution of the road projects would further consolidate Governor Mutfwang’s political goodwill and acceptance in Mikang Local Government Area and across the southern zone of the State, describing the projects as a strong vote of confidence by the people in the Governor’s leadership and development philosophy.

In his remarks, Governor Caleb Mutfwang disclosed that the Lifidi–Piapung Road measures 16.2 kilometres, while the Piapung–Baltep Road spans over 13 kilometres, with an additional link road connecting Garkawa to Lalin.

He emphasised that his administration would not compromise on quality, warning contractors against substandard work, while directing community stakeholders to actively monitor the projects.

Governor Mutfwang also instructed that youths from the benefiting communities should be engaged during the construction process to promote local participation and ownership.