By Sani Yarima
As Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State clocked one year in office, he pledged to provide hydropower and solar energy in the three senatorial zones of the state.
The governor made the promise at a media chat held at the Exco chamber in the Government House Jalingo on Tuesday to mark his one year in office.
The event was organized by the State Ministry of Information and Reorientation.
Dr. Kefas explained that the construction of hydropower and solar energy in the three zones aimed to boost the economic activities in the state.
He also promised to construct a new airport at the Sardauna LGA of the state, in addition to the existing ones, to attract investors and promote economic growth in the state.
Furthermore, Dr. Kefas reiterated his promise to renovate and build new primary and secondary schools across the state, aiming to address the infrastructural deficit before the full implementation of his administration’s free education policy.
He mentioned that the decision became imperative as about 95% of the schools across the state are dilapidated.
Additionally, Governor Agbu Kefas announced that the government will procure mobile ambulances for the 168 wards of the 16 LGAs, aimed at improving the healthcare sector.
Commenting on the plan by the Taraba State University lecturers to embark on strike, Dr. Kefas emphasized that he would not be threatened as the money is available, and the government will settle everyone who is entitled after due process.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the state Commissioner of Information and Reorientation, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo lauded Governor Kefas’s unwavering commitment to the betterment of the state since he assumed office.
She noted the initiation and completion of numerous projects by the Kefas administration that have positively impacted the lives of the people and laid a foundation for future prosperity.
Furthermore, Jalingo explained that the present administration has touched all key sectors of government toward improving the livelihood of its citizenry.
Additionally, Barrister Zainab Jalingo noted that Dr. Kefas’s dedication to transparent governance, infrastructural development, and socio-economic growth has been exemplary.
The Aku Uka of Wukari and Chairman of the Taraba State Council of Chiefs, HRM Manu Ishaku Adda Ali, the Emir of Muri, HRH Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida, and the Chief of Mambila, HRH Alhaji Audu Baju, as well as the Chief of Takum, HRM Barr. Sopiya Ahmadu Gboshi II was among the many dignitaries who graced the event.
