Gov. Mutfwang flag-off construction of housing estate for Plateau workers

By Patience Aliyu

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has flag-off the construction of a 400 units Housing Estate for Civil Servants in the state.

The governor laid the foundation for the construction of the housing estate on Thursday in Zarwan Nkie Whie community, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is a collaborative effort of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the State Government.

The governor explained that the state government spent more than N340 million to acquire the land for the project.

“Today, we are laying the foundation of hope, dignity and stability for our hardworking and dedicated workforce. This project is a clear testament of our administration’s unwavering resolve to prioritise the welfare of our civil servants. When we came into office, we made a solemn promise to rebuild trust, restore dignity and reposition the civil service as a model of excellence. And by the grace of God and with your steadfast support, we have made significant progress in this direction,” he said.

Mufwang, who insisted that housing for the workers is a right not a privilege, promised to continually prioritise the welfare of civil servants in the state.

“Housing for our workers is not a privilege, but a right. For too long, many of our civil servants have struggled with inadequate housing, spending most of their earnings on rent and leaving little for other family needs. To address this challenge, the state government has acquired 38.299 hectares of land here in Miango District at the cost of ₦346.5 million which has already been fully paid. With this project, we are not just building houses, we are creating homes, communities, and enduring legacies” Mutfwang said.

Speaking, Mr. Stephen Gordons, the Head of Service(HoS) in the state, thanked the governor for approving funds to complete the payment for the land.

“The previous administration in the state made several efforts to purchase the land for the project but it didn’t see the light of day. We want to commended the current administration for the effort it took to acquire this land for the commencement of this laudable project,” he said.

Also, Mr Eugene Manji, the NLC Chairman in the state, also lauded Mutfwang for taking the giant step and making the initiative come to fruition.

“This is a huge effort that must be commended. The choice of the project’s location will be accessible and affordable for all category of workers. (NAN)