Executive Chairman of Riyom Local Government Council, Hon. Bature Sati Shuwa, has embarked on a landmark tour of the local government area to commission a series of projects executed under his administration, all aimed at strengthening security, improving healthcare delivery, and enhancing education.
The tour began in Ganawuri District with the commissioning of the newly renovated Danwal Police Station. Speaking at the event, Hon. Shuwa stressed that ensuring security is a shared duty, urging residents to collaborate with security agencies to sustain peace. He disclosed that beyond renovating the station to a befitting standard, the council also donated a brand-new motorcycle to support police surveillance operations.
Shuwa appealed to citizens to diligently safeguard the projects sited in their communities and reaffirmed his commitment to delivering people-oriented initiatives that will accelerate development and improve livelihoods across Riyom.
Former Minister of Sports, Hon. Damishi Sango, who spoke on behalf of the Danwal community, hailed the Chairman’s focus on security, noting that “without security, nothing will move and no one will sleep.” He further appealed to the council and the Plateau State Government to provide a functional patrol vehicle to bolster law enforcement efforts.
Leader of the Riyom PDP Elders Forum, Ngo Mary Dang, also commended the Chairman for executing impactful projects despite the council’s limited resources, much of which she said had been channelled into addressing persistent security challenges.
From Ganawuri, the Chairman moved on to commission additional projects, including two newly constructed Primary Health Care centres in Wereng and Tahoss. The facilities are expected to improve access to basic healthcare, support safe maternal delivery, and reduce infant mortality.
Other projects inaugurated include the renovated three-classroom block and office at LEA Primary School, Kyi, aimed at improving learning conditions and boosting enrolment; the new Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) office in Riyom, replacing the vandalized old structure and enhancing administrative readiness for future elections; and a solar-powered cold-chain facility funded by the German Government (GIZ) and implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in collaboration with the council, designed to preserve vaccines and essential drugs used in preventing and treating zoonotic diseases.
At LEA Primary School, Kyi, an elated crowd of pupils and mothers sang and danced in appreciation of what they described as a timely and life-changing intervention.
The commissioning ceremony featured goodwill messages from dignitaries including the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Gwong Song; Riyom PDP Chairman, Hon. Tama Song; Secretary of the Riyom Elders Forum, Da Yusuf Kwon; Gwom Tahoss, Da Kim Dalyop; Gwom Wereng, Da Davou Gyang; Head Teacher of LEA Primary School, Kyi, Mrs. Martha Mwanti; among other stakeholders, all of whom applauded the Chairman’s developmental strides.
Hon. Shuwa was accompanied throughout the tour by members of the council’s management team, directors, party leaders, traditional rulers, political appointees, security officials, and supporters.
