The Federal Government, has, through the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPADEC), commissioned its remodeled Mobile Police Base project in Barkin-ladi LGA and handed it over to Plateau State Government.
The remodeled project worth over Four hundred and sixty-nine million, two hundred and forty-six thousand, four hundred and fifty-five naira (₦469,246,455.80), was commissioned by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Thursday, at Kakuruk community in Gashish District of Barkin-ladi LGA.
Commissioning the project, the SGF who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Simeon Tyongu, opined that the federal government was committed to making direct and positive impacts on the lives of people at the grassroots level.
He acknowledged that, Barkin Ladi LGA has over the years faced numerous inter and intra-communal conflicts and needed police presence and infrastructure to address security challenges effectively.
The SGF said, “our mission to remodel and reconstruct the Police barracks in Kakuruk was born out of a genuine concern for the well-being and operational efficiency of our dedicated Police officers serving in this region.
“Following a comprehensive Needs Assessment exercise conducted by the Federal Government through N-HYPPADEC, the deplorable condition of the police barracks in Barkin Ladi was distressingly evident.
“It became imperative to renovate and upgrade the base to provide a conducive living and working environment for our law enforcement officers in order to enable them carry out their duties effectively and ensure the safety of the community”, he enthused.
According to him, “as we officially hand over these upgraded facilities today, we are confident that they will significantly contribute to addressing security challenges in the region.
“By providing our Police Force with improved infrastructure and resources, we are empowering them to maintain law and order effectively, thus fostering a sense of safety and security among the residents of Barikin Ladi LGA.
May I reaffirm the federal government’s ceaseless commitment to supporting projects that promote peace, security and development in our communities. Together, we can build a safer and more prosperous nation”, he assured.
Highlighting areas being transformed, the Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission N-(HYPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, listed that there were: 3-Bedroom Bungalow to serves as the Police Admin block; a Block of 5 Bedrooms and Parlour have been converted into the Commandant’s residence.
Others included: a Block of 8 Rooms with Parlour and Kitchen was revamped into the Police Multipurpose Hall and five Blocks of 11 Small Size Shops now function as Police Officers’ offices and Armoury; three Blocks of 3 Classrooms have been repurposed into Police Senior Officers’ quarters respectively.
Addition to these structural improvements, were new buildings and sites have been developed including a Junior Police Quarters, a Quarter Guard, a Parade Ground, four security watch towers and essential water drainage systems in that order.
Also, a Transformer and Electrification works, Borehole and Water Reticulations have been implemented to promote sustainability and operational efficiency within the barracks, totalling a transformative project cost of over ₦469,246,455.80, reflecting the federal government’s commitment to enhancing security infrastructure and ensuring the well-being of our officers and the community.
On his part, the Senate Committee Chairman on Power, Sen. Enyinnya Abaribe, who was represented by Senator representing Plateau South, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, said, he was a fulfilled man because the unfortunate attacks on Gashish happened when he was the Governor of Plateau State where several lives and property were lost.
“The effort we made to ensure that this kind of senseless attacks never occurred again has now been fulfilled with the commissioning of the Mobile Police Base in Gashish today. I want to comment the management of N-HYPPADEC for accepting to implement this project”, he appreciated.
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