Taraba Bridges Infrastructure, Security, and Education Gaps in Three Years, Says Kefas

By Femi Bolaji

JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State announced that, over the past three years, his administration has made significant strides in addressing long‑standing infrastructure, security, and education challenges that had impeded the state’s development.

During a statewide broadcast marking his third anniversary in office, Kefas said the government chose to confront inherited problems with decisive action rather than engage in blame games.

He highlighted notable achievements in critical sectors despite the difficulties encountered along the way.

“We met infrastructure deficits; we met gaps in education and healthcare; we met security concerns affecting many communities; we met economic difficulties impacting families and young people.”

“These challenges were daunting, but rather than complain or engage in blame games, we chose the path of action,” the governor added.

Kefas expressed confidence that history would judge his administration fairly, noting that efforts to reposition the state have yielded positive results across several sectors.

He said the government’s intervention programmes have extended beyond infrastructure, security, and education to include agriculture, livestock development, energy, civil service reforms, road construction, and tourism.

The governor assured residents that the final year of his current tenure would see the execution of additional development projects throughout the state.

As part of efforts to boost youth empowerment and job creation, Kefas announced that 296 youths would benefit from a N500 million development grant through the state’s newly established Youth Development Agency by June 2026.

The initiative is aimed at supporting start‑ups and expanding economic opportunities for young people.

The governor also disclosed plans to establish 14 additional Special Development Areas across the state’s 16 local government areas.

According to him, the new governance structures, expected to commence operations in 2027, will strengthen grassroots governance, improve security coordination, open up underserved communities, and accelerate socio‑economic development.

“These new governance structures are designed to improve grassroots governance, enhance security coordination, open up underserved communities, and accelerate development and economic opportunities,” he said.

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