Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South, Senator Simon Lalong, has expressed his displeasure over the continuous neglect of the Plateau South and Central Senatorial Districts of the state by the power sector in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media), Dr Makut Simon Macham, the Senator, while speaking at the budget defence by the Minister of Power at the Senate, said the situation is not only frustrating but also excluding about 70 percent of the state from economic growth due to lack of power.
Senator Lalong highlighted that during his tenure as Governor of Plateau State, he made several efforts and engaged TCN and the Ministry on connecting the two Senatorial Districts to the national grid by paying compensation to landowners and relocating properties on the power corridor as well as providing other critical support.
According to him, despite this, nothing has been done. What we keep getting from the authorities concerned are assurances which are yet to be fulfilled. Despite the assurances and promises by relevant agencies, the two districts remain in darkness.
He therefore appealed to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, to immediately bring the long-delayed fulfilment of the dream to an end, which will unlock many economic opportunities for the people who are highly agrarian and productive.
Senator Lalong said the Senate will do everything possible to appropriate funds and carry out oversight that will finally make the people feel the Renewed Hope government’s impact.
Senator Lalong also attended the budget defence of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, where he is the Vice Chairman.
He harped on the need for proper funding of the judiciary and said the independence of that arm of government must be sustained.
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