Mutfwang Satisfied With Progress of Heipang Ultra-Modern Abattoir, Urges Contractors to Maintain Standards
Mutfwang Satisfied With Progress of Heipang Ultra-Modern Abattoir, Urges Contractors to Maintain Standards
Mutfwang Satisfied With Progress of Heipang Ultra-Modern Abattoir, Urges Contractors to Maintain Standards
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction work on the ultra-modern abattoir at Heipang, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, while urging contractors to maintain high construction standards and meet the project deadline.
The governor made his position known through the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries, Samson Ishaku Bugama, during an inspection of the facility.
Bugama said the project commenced in July 2026 and was expected to be completed within a year. He urged the contractors to accelerate work to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
According to the commissioner, the abattoir is designed to process up to 500 bulls daily, a capacity expected to create employment opportunities, stimulate commercial activities and boost the economies of Plateau State and Nigeria.
He also disclosed that the state government planned to import improved cattle breeds from Brazil to support the facility’s operations.
Bugama added that the Ministry of Livestock Development, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), had commenced artificial insemination training and programmes aimed at improving livestock production and helping the state meet the abattoir’s projected daily processing capacity.
During the inspection, the Project Manager of Centerpoint Construction Ltd., Samson Dodo, disclosed that construction was approximately 50 per cent complete. He said a team of installers from Turkey was already on site to commence installation work.
Dodo assured the state government of the company’s commitment to delivering the completed facility by January 2027, provided there were no delays in the delivery of machinery and other equipment from the ports.
Similarly, the Turkish installation contractor, Mustapha Aslan, assured the government that the installation would meet high standards of quality and reliability. He also expressed confidence that the project would be completed by January 2027, provided there were no unforeseen challenges.
The inspection team comprised the commissioner, the ministry’s permanent secretary and management staff, members of the L-PRES team, and stakeholders in the livestock industry.
Mutfwang Satisfied With Progress of Heipang Ultra-Modern Abattoir, Urges Contractors to Maintain Standards
