The Plateau government has set aside N2.9 billion for the execution of some constituency projects in the state.
The projects cover various sectors like agriculture, health, water resources and urban planning, among others.
Mr Abraham Yiljap, the State Commissioner for Information told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the projects were chosen by the legislators.
“Each house member gave us information of the projects he or she feels are necessary for his or her people and the government has looked into them and ready to execute them.
“Professionals were sent out who took stock and reported back to the government on the financial implications which enabled us have what we call our constituency projects, “ he said.
Yiljap said that the government intended to construct a number of classrooms in 22 constituencies at a cost of to N214 million and Primary Healthcare Centres in nine constituencies at the cost of N92.6 million.
He said drilling of boreholes and provision of electricity in 20 constituencies would cost the government N173.9 million, while construction of rural roads and culverts in eight constituencies would cost N40 million.
The Commissioner said the construction of Agro Export Centre at the Jos Airport and a road leading to the Agricultural Services Training Centre (ASTC), Kassa would cost N192.4 million.
“This administration will continue to maintain financial discipline so that it can do more for the people and hopes to work closely with the House of Assembly to ensure the development of the state, “ he said. (NAN)