Gov Kefas Puts Politics Aside, Rallies Federal Appointees To Attract Development To Taraba

 

•Stakeholders Hails Gov Kefas For Putting 'Taraba Above Politics'

In a bold move aimed at fostering development in Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas has called on politicians and federal appointees to set aside their political differences and unite for the common good of the state.

 

At a meeting at the TY Danjuma house in Abuja, Taraba Truth and Facts gathered that  Governor Kefasemphasized the importance of collaboration between the state governmentand Tarabans holding federal positions, urging everyone to "put Taraba first in any position they find themselves." 

 

The meeting convened by Governor Kefas, with the Chinese Civil Engineering Company CCEC, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, and top federal government functionaries - including Taraba's representative in the Federal Executive Council, Barr. Uba Maigari Ahmadu agreed that Taraba has been short changed among state's in the country.

 

The meeting birthed the establishment of a Committee for the mobilisation of development and investments in the state.

 

The committee is to be chaired by the immediate past Deputy Governor of Taraba State and current Senator representing Taraba Central, Senator Haruna Manu is the Chairman of the Eleven Member Committee while Barr Uba Maigari was named as the Alternate Chairman.

 

Barr Umar Bangari will serve as the committee's Secretary. Members of the Committee include Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, Senator Solomon David Jimkuta and Rt Hon Mark Useni Bako, Hon Ja'afaru Yakubu, Hon Sadiq Abbas Tafida, Alhaji Sani Abubakar Danladi, Alhaji Armaya'u Abubakar and Hon Ahmed Yusuf, a statement by Barr Gebon Timothy Kataps Secretary to the Government of the State said.

 

 

A source at the meeting said that the committee is to influence federal government to do more in Taraba State .

 

"This was one of the outcome of yesterday's meeting at the TY Danjuma house on the need to mobilize federal might into the state to ensure development. 

 

"One of them was the need for the completion of Ibi bridge, secondly was the need to pressure the Federal government on Numan Jalingo road.

 

Again, at the meeting , Hon. Sadiq Tafida passionately advocated for Numan-Jalingo Road, soughting the intervention of the Taraba State Government in the unending imbroglio.

 

"The federal lawmaker's position was strongly supported by the Aku Uka, Dr. Manu Ishaku Adda Ali. 

 

"Thirdly was the need to demand for what is ours from NEDC. Participants highlighted the state's historical neglect by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and expressed the necessity of forming a dedicated committee to address these issues effectively.

 

The Honorable Minister of State, who oversees the NEDC, acknowledged that Taraba has been shortchanged. It was the Hon Minister, that suggested to have a a small committee of Tarabans at the federal level to be meeting and collectively pursue what is due for Taraba State.

 

"You will all agree that APC is at the FG level and those who are close to the national level are APC appointees and our national assembly members, it has never happened in Taraba history that the State Government will shun Politics and partner with opposition in the interest of Taraba."

 

 

APC chieftain Idris Ayuba commended Governor Kefas saying his action is for the good of Taraba.

 

 Our political landscape is often characterized by bitterness, hypocrisy, and primitive tendencies.

 

Our reactions stem from the orientation we've received from our leaders regarding opposition politics, where collaboration with opponents can lead to accusations of disloyalty and mistrust.

 

 However, it's crucial we adopt a new approach, as exemplified by Governor Kefas. Taraba State's development requires collective effort, and experience is essential for progress. The stakeholders on the committee possess valuable expertise, having served Taraba State in various capacities. Let's support this initiative and observe its outcomes before we conclude. This is a new era, we should be ready to learn new things."

 

 Special Adviser to Governor Kefas on Agriculture Mr ZanauMaikasuwa⁩ said that's a very good step to attract more development into the state by involving these great individuals.. 

 

Also APC chieftain Muhammad Umar Taraba state notable individuals must attract concrete investment towards infrastructural development to the state. "They should support this move by the State governor to liberate Taraba from underdevelopment and primitive politics."

 

He however called for the expansion of the committee to accommodate other senior civil servants and technocrats from Taraba State

 

 " the Deputy Governor at CBN, the Auditor General of the federation ,Taraba state representative in NEDC, If possible the secretary of the commission which happens to be from Taraba and few successful businessmen should be in the committee," Umar said.