by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Plateau State Government has awarded contracts for the renovation and upgrading of 82 Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across its 17 Local Government Areas.
While presenting the cheques to the contractors on Wednesday at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Jos, Governor Mutfwang reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to improving the quality of life for Plateau citizens, particularly the vulnerable population, as part of his vision to enhance productivity and drive economic growth.
In a strategic effort to revitalize the healthcare system and address pressing challenges faced by the people of Plateau State, the governor explained that, the initiative is being funded under the IMPACT Project, a comprehensive program designed to create lasting improvements in the state’s healthcare system.
According to him, the project will cover at least four PHCs in each of the 17 Local Government Areas, in order to ensure equitable distribution of resources and services.
The upgrades will include the construction of perimeter fencing, two-bedroom staff quarters, motorized boreholes, and the installation of solar panels to guarantee uninterrupted power supply for effective service delivery.
While describing the initiative as a “transformative intervention for Plateau’s healthcare sector,” Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, gave the names of the contractors to include Forest Engineering Ltd., MAICAT Nigeria Ltd., HALCYON General Merchant Limited, and Hope River International Limited.