The Plateau State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Sylvanus Dongtoe, has carried out an on-site inspection of the ongoing bridge construction at Sabon Gari in Tudun Wada Community as part of the 6.9 kilometre Tudun Wada–Kabon Road Project.

The inspection formed part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring that all infrastructure projects are executed according to approved specifications and delivered within the stipulated timeframe. During the visit, the commissioner assessed the pace and quality of work on the bridge, one of the key components of the road project designed to improve transportation and enhance connectivity for residents of the area.

Arc. Dongtoe was received by engineers and construction workers from Jolex Construction Company, who briefed him on the level of progress recorded, ongoing activities and the next phases of the project. The commissioner commended the construction team for the quality of work already achieved, particularly the standard of the bridge construction, describing it as a reflection of professionalism and adherence to engineering best practices.

He emphasised that the administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang remains committed to delivering durable and high-quality infrastructure that will improve the living standards of citizens, stimulate economic growth and provide easier access to communities across the state.

According to the commissioner, the completion of the Tudun Wada–Kabon Road and its accompanying bridge will significantly ease movement of people and goods, reduce travel time, enhance commercial activities and improve access to essential services for residents of Tudun Wada and neighbouring communities.

Arc. Dongtoe also disclosed that the process of compensating individuals whose properties were affected by the project is ongoing. He assured residents that government remains committed to ensuring that all legitimate compensation claims are handled in accordance with due process while the project continues without unnecessary delays.

He urged the contractors to sustain the current pace of work, maintain the high standard already achieved and ensure that the project is completed within schedule for the benefit of the people.

Responding on behalf of the construction company, the engineering team reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a road and bridge network that meets the highest quality standards. They assured the commissioner that every aspect of the project would be executed professionally and in line with the approved specifications, expressing confidence that the completed infrastructure would serve the community for many years.

The Tudun Wada–Kabon 6.9-kilometre Road Project is one of the strategic infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving road connectivity, enhancing mobility and supporting socio-economic development within the affected communities.

Franklin Graham, an evangelist, has joined the campaign over the alleged killing of Christians by Islamic jihadists in Nigeria, urging President Donald Trump to put more pressure on President Bola Tinubu to protect Christians being butchered by jihadists.

Mr Graham made this call in a post on X on Saturday, responding to reports of the recent killing of family members of Plateau-based cleric Ezekiel Dachamo.

“Pray for the persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Pray that President @realDonaldTrump will put pressure on the Muslim president of Nigeria to protect innocent Christians who are being butchered by radical followers of Islam,” Mr Graham said.

Referring to Mr Dachamo, the American preacher said: “This pastor said, “I know what it means to stand before grieving families whose only crime was refusing to deny Jesus Christ…Now they say I will be next. But I ask the world, what is my crime?”

Mr Graham’s intervention comes amid a campaign over the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria championed by U.S. lawmakers Ted Cruz, Riley Moore and others.

Based on the campaign, the American president redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern last year, ordering airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in Sokoto.

In May, U.S. forces also coordinated an air raid on an ISIS camp in the North-East, eliminating the terrorist group’s second-in-command, Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, and other members of the group.