By Israel Adamu, Jos
Executive Chairman of Mikang local government Council of Plateau state Hon. Benard Alkali, on Wednesday returned to rural communities in the council to say thank you to members of his constituency for overwhelming supporting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and him at the polls.
Our correspondent reports that the people came out in their hundreds to welcome the Council boss.
Hon Bernard assured that the landscape of several rural communities across the local government council would be dotted with people oriented and development projects as a token of appreciation for the support garnered during the election culminating in his emergence as Council boss.
He pledged to carry along every one in governance.
‘ I would ensure that massive development is brought to rural communities in Mikang Local government council of the state,” he stressed.
Speaking at Din ward , Hon. Benard Alkali appreciated the people for their support during his elections and unveiled plans for the immediate construction of a modern primary health care clinic in the ward.
The residents of the communities joyfully expressed their happiness to the chairman for honouring them with his visit and unveiling such a magnificent gift of a modern clinic.
Speaking in separate remarks on behalf of the communities, Hon. Bitrus Shaga, a two-time Councillor of the ward and a critical stakeholder, confirmed that no elected Chairman has ever returned to appreciate the community after an election, let alone bring in any meaningful project.
He appreciated the chairman and declared total support to the administration Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and that of the council boss.
The village head representatives, women and youth leaders, Hon. Nandong Linus supervisory counsellor on revenue and Hon. Moses, Councillor representing the ward gave their goodwill messages and equally extolled the chairman for his generosity and love.
The youth leader of Kongyel presented gifts to the chairman as a sign of appreciation and honour.
In the same vein, the chairman went on a surprise visit to one of the ongoing primary health care construction projects.
He also stopped at the Shamang project site and was impressed with the quality and speed of work by the contractors.
He was accompanied on the tour by a high power delegation of stakeholders and Party’s faithfuls