Governor Caleb Mutfwang Revives Panyam Fish Farm and Other Projects
Governor Caleb Mutfwang Revives Panyam Fish Farm and Other Projects
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has taken the necessary steps to revive the once-dormant Panyam Fish Farm.
Newera News learnt the Caleb Mutfwang Administration initiated the process of transforming the abandoned site into a flourishing agricultural hub again.
The Fish Farm is sitting on a 301 hectares space, featuring 11 fully functional ponds stocked with fingerlings, improved access roads, and restored water sources from Kerang to maintain pond levels during the dry season.
The revival of Panyam Fish Farm is part of a broader initiative by the Plateau State Government to address 49 abandoned projects inherited by the Mutfwang administration.
The facility is poised to reclaim its role as a major player in Plateau’s agricultural sector.
Mr. Kefas Yenle, who manages the Panyam Fish Farm, praised the government’s intervention, warning that without urgent action, the farm risked being lost entirely.
He noted that so far, 17 projects have been restored, marking significant progress in the state’s development agenda.
Newera News gathererd that thess achievements was highlighted during an inspection tour led by Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joyce Ramnap, alongside Commissioner for Works, Ubandoma Laven, and other government officials.
The team inspected key projects across the State, including the Pankshin-Lankan Road and Bridge, Kagu Road, Tilengdiyes Road, Mangu, Bwoi, Mushu Roads and also the Yelwa Water Treatment Plant.
Commissioner Ramnap explained that the projects were selected for their direct impact on citizens’ lives, affirming the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and service delivery.
“Out of the 49 abandoned projects, 17 have been successfully revived, many of which are near completion or ready for commissioning,” she stated.
Providing further details, Laven said the 17 revived road projects cover a combined 340.74 kilometres across the state’s three senatorial zones. Key routes include the Demshin Road, Jibam–Dokan Tofa Road, and Gungji–Shiwer Road, along with roads in Miango, Farin Lamba, and Garkawa–Shendam.
He assured residents that the administration is determined to tackle the backlog of over 3,000 kilometres of neglected roads, despite challenges like inflation and rising costs of construction.
At the Yelwa Water Treatment Plant, which had been inactive for over 15 years, rehabilitation efforts are already delivering results. Partnering with the World Bank, the project aims to supply water from natural ponds to Bukuru town, reducing reliance on the Yakubu Gowon Dam.
Engr. Apollos Samchi, Managing Director of Jos Water Service Corporation, noted that the plant will serve around 40,000 people, with pipeline extensions reaching communities like Gyel in Jos South Local Government Area.
The Plateau State Government has assured citizens that additional abandoned projects will be tackled in phases, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and improved living standards for people across the State.
Plateau stakeholders thanks to the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang for an amazing work done so far.
