By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah.
…As Ministry Concludes Statewide Inspection Tour Of Projects Across Plateau*
The Plateau State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has concluded a comprehensive statewide inspection tour of projects executed by the 17 Local Government Council Chairmen, with a verdict that governance has truly been taken closer to the people under the “Time Is Now” administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.
The Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Chief Ephraim Usman Gar, disclosed this on Thursday, 5th November, 2026, while briefing journalists in Jos on the outcome of the tour.
Gar said the tour was undertaken in line with the Ministry’s mandate to inspect, monitor, provide technical assistance and advise Local Governments on administration and financial matters, as well as coordinate their activities for effective delivery of statutory functions.
He said the tour team included the Management of the Ministry, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Jonathan Dabo, supportive staff, members of the Media and some Civil Society Organizations.
*Purpose Of The Tour*
According to the Commissioner, the inspection was aimed at:
*1.* Assessing the level of completed and ongoing projects executed by the 17 Chairmen to ensure funds released were judiciously utilized.
*2.* Ensuring projects meet quality standards and align with the administration’s grassroots development agenda.
*3.* Strengthening synergy between the State, Local Governments and Traditional Institutions.
“The tour covered all three Senatorial Zones and the 17 Local Government Areas. I am pleased to report that the 17 Council Chairmen have not disappointed the ‘Time Is Now’ administration,” Gar said.
“Providing dividends of democracy at the grassroots remains the top priority of this administration. From what we have seen, governance has truly been taken closer to the people. The Chairmen have keyed into the vision of Governor Mutfwang and have justified the confidence reposed in them.”
*Highlights: Southern Zone*
The tour commenced in the Southern Zone where the team inspected key people-oriented projects including ongoing remodeling of Youth Centres, Mini Stadium, Computer-Based Test Centres, Legislative Chambers, installation of Solar-Powered Streetlights, Primary Health Centres, Motorized Boreholes, Housing Estates for Legislators, and the Wase Rock Radio and Television Station.
The team also inspected facilities at the temporary Headquarters of the 175 Infantry Motorcycle Battalion of the Nigerian Army, which Gar described as a clear demonstration of Council support for security and peace.
*Central Zone: Roads, Health, Education*
In the Central Zone, covering Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu and Bokkos, notable projects inspected include the 23-kilometre Gugur Road construction in Kanke, the remodeled Dengi Multipurpose Hall, Primary Health Care Centres, the 1,500-capacity Event Hall in Mangu, the 200-capacity Anatomy Laboratory at Plateau State University, Bokkos, funded by ALGON, the Palace of the Ngolong Ngas, and transformers for rural electrification.
*Northern Zone: Health, Markets, Bridges*
The Northern Zone was the last visited, covering Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South and Riyom.
Projects inspected include Primary Health Centres at Sabon Gari, Chinye-Miango, Garba Daho and Furaka, Rural Electrification projects in Miango, Council Secretariat Complexes, ICT Centres, Ultra-Modern Markets at Rishari-Rutara and Zarakon, Bridges linking Farin Gada – Rusau and Vwang – Kogot, Police Station Outposts, and Town Halls in Kwang and Kuru, among others too numerous to mention.
“Across all the 17 LGAs visited, I am glad to report that projects executed are people-oriented and based on the actual needs of the communities, in line with the vision of the ‘Time Is Now’ Administration,” Gar stated.
The Commissioner thanked God and Governor Mutfwang for giving the Ministry and the Chairmen the enablement to operate without interference.
He also appreciated the Council Chairmen, Traditional Institution, Media and Civil Society for making the tour a success.
“I thank you all for sparing your time despite your crowded schedules. Thank you, God bless,” he concluded.