The Executive Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Benard Soepding Alkali, FCA, has marked his first anniversary in office, highlighting notable achievements across key sectors including security, healthcare, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and administration.
Dr. Alkali, a financial expert and former Head of Accounting Department at the University of Jos, has been praised for introducing transparency, prudent financial management, and people-centered governance through his administration’s guiding mantra — “The Future Has Come.”
Security and Infrastructure
To enhance security, the council constructed and fenced a police outpost in Piapung District and distributed 30 motorcycles to various security agencies. In the area of infrastructure, five box culverts were built in Piapung, while 150 solar-powered streetlights were installed in Tunkus, the council headquarters. The secretariat complex and legislative chambers were remodeled and equipped with a 24-hour solar power supply.
The administration also drilled 20 new boreholes, rehabilitated over 100 non-functional ones, refenced the council secretariat, and revitalized Kangmi Resorts to promote local tourism.
Healthcare and Education
In healthcare, modern clinics were built in Shamang, Keotes, Kongyil, and Pal, alongside fencing of the Lifidi Primary Health Centre and completion of doctors’ quarters. A free medical outreach across the four districts benefited hundreds of residents.
On education, the council renovated classrooms at LEA Lalin and constructed new blocks at LEA Longkrom in Garkawa District. It also sponsored 100 students at Usweller College of Education, Shendam, and offered scholarships to students studying professional courses such as ICAN, ANAN, and Law. Additionally, 800 candidates received free JAMB registration, while 108 students had their NABTEB exams sponsored.
Agriculture and Administration
To strengthen food security, 40 trucks of fertilizer were sold to farmers at subsidized rates, while four trucks were distributed free in partnership with the Plateau State Government. Thousands of bags of grains were also shared with vulnerable households.
Under administrative reforms, the council procured five official vehicles for principal officers, provided ten computers to enhance staff efficiency, and paid compensation to property owners at Zamwai-Puken in Montol District.
Currently in Abuja for a one-week workshop, Dr. Alkali is expected to embark on a project commissioning tour across all districts in the coming weeks as part of his one-year anniversary celebration.
Reaffirming his commitment to inclusive governance, the Mikang Council Chairman pledged to consolidate on the gains recorded and extend development to underserved areas guided by a comprehensive needs assessment of all 18 electoral wards.
In one year, Dr. Alkali has redefined local governance in Mikang through accountability, innovation, and impactful leadership — a testament to his vision that indeed, “The Future Has Come.”
— Nkat Joseph Lakai, Head of Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman, Mikang Local Government Council, October 10, 2025.
