In a ceremony filled with jubilation and renewed hope, the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, officially flagged off the long-awaited construction of the 39.7-kilometer Jebbu Bassa–Binchin–Buyo Road in Bassa Local Government Area on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The Governor also flagged off the 2.3-kilometer Sabon Layi–Corner Shagari Road in Jos North Local Government Area, marking a major milestone in the administration’s commitment to strategic infrastructure delivery. The event attracted top government officials, party leaders, stakeholders, and citizens.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Mutfwang said 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 said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s service-driven philosophy, stating, “I am a messenger of the Plateau people, and I am determined to deliver good governance, peace, and development.”
Acknowledging the challenges of inheriting numerous abandoned projects and a massive debt burden, Governor Mutfwang emphasized that financial constraints 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.
The Governor described road infrastructure as the backbone of economic revival, noting that nearly every local government in Plateau has ongoing road projects. He said the Jebbu Bassa–Binchin–Buyo Road would enhance trade, improve security access, and strengthen inter-state connectivity with Kaduna State.
He called for community ownership of the projects, urging landowners and youths to cooperate with contractors. “This road is for all of us. Let it not be heard that anyone demanded millions before soil could be taken from their land. We must make sacrifices for collective progress,” he said.
The Commissioner for Works, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma, said the government inherited 45 abandoned road projects totaling 1,261.28 kilometers, many untouched for over a decade. He revealed that 31 projects have been reactivated, and eight new road projects, including bridges and strategic corridors, have been awarded across the state.
Extending the infrastructure drive to Jos North, the Governor flagged off the Sabon Layi–Corner Shagari Road project, which includes a two-span bridge linking multiple communities long plagued by flooding and poor connectivity. The Managing Director of AVI Construction Company, Engr. Andrew Onoja, assured residents of quality workmanship and timely delivery.
For farmers, traders, students, and families, the twin road projects represent a new dawn for economic growth, security, and inclusive development across Plateau State. Bassa LGA Chairman described the road as a lifeline for communities, while Hon. Eli Bako, representing Rukuba/Irigwe Constituency, praised Governor Mutfwang for breaking the decades-old jinx surrounding the Jebbu–Binchin–Buyo project.
