From Yakubu Wuyep,Jos
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has flagged off the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the 41-kilometre Bisichi–Fan–Mangu Halle Road, a strategic road project designed to strengthen connectivity across Plateau’s three Senatorial Districts and facilitate the movement of people, goods and services.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Dr Gyang Bere, stated this in a communiqué made available to this medium in Jos.
Performing the flag-off ceremony on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Fan District, Mutfwang said the road, originally awarded in December 2012 to Eighteen Engineering International Construction Company (EEC) as a surface-dressed road on a laterite base, has now been comprehensively upgraded to a full asphalt road in response to changing traffic demands and the deteriorating condition of the existing infrastructure.
The Governor said the decision to undertake the comprehensive reconstruction reflects his administration’s determination to provide durable infrastructure that will serve present and future generations.
“Upon completion, this road will reduce travel time, improve road safety, facilitate access to markets, healthcare facilities, schools and other essential services. It will also complement other strategic road projects of this administration, including the Foron–Bakin Kogi–Kadunu–Gindiri Road, further strengthening connectivity across Plateau State,” he said.
Mutfwang also announced that President Bola Tinubu has granted full approval for the Mararaban Jama’a–Mangu–Kanke–Langtang–Shendam–Ibi Road, describing the approval as another significant demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of Plateau State.
He expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for his support, goodwill and friendship towards the people of Plateau State, noting that the collaboration between the state and federal governments is opening new opportunities for infrastructure, economic growth and improved livelihoods.
The Governor commended the people of Fan and Barkin-Ladi for their cooperation and willingness to make land available for development, assuring them that the government would continue to pursue programmes that directly improve their livelihoods.
He disclosed that the administration is also working towards introducing modern greenhouse agricultural systems, which require less land while delivering higher yields, as part of efforts to expand agricultural productivity and create sustainable economic opportunities for rural communities.
Commissioner for Works, Dr Cletus Shurkuk, described the road as a vital economic and social link, stressing that its completion would improve connectivity, stimulate economic activities, create opportunities and enhance the quality of life of citizens across the benefiting communities.
The Chairman of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area, Hon Stephen Pwajok, and the Da Gwom Rwai of Fan, Da Iliya Dashwai, expressed appreciation to Mutfwang for the project, and pledged the continued support and cooperation of the people of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area.
They also assured the contractor of the cooperation of the host communities to ensure that the project is delivered according to specification and within the agreed timeframe.
The Site Engineer of EEC assured the government and the people of Plateau State that the company would deliver the project within the agreed specifications and timeframe.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to building infrastructure that is durable, impactful and capable of supporting Plateau State’s long-term economic transformation.