We celebrate our founding fathers – Gov Kefas on Taraba @ 33

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, on Taraba @ 33 on Tuesday, declared “We celebrate our founding fathers and those who have kept our identity as a people cum a state.”

The governor noted: “after 33 years, we are better off where we started from, and our administration will continue to strive to make Taraba State a better destination—safe and prosperous for indigenes and visitors.”

Governor Kefas in a statement highlighted @GovAgbuKefas

“Three decades and three years ago, precisely on August 27, 1991, the sub-national political administration landscape of Nigeria witnessed a significant change when Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, created Adamawa and Taraba states from Gongola alongside seven others.

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“This is my second commemoration of Taraba’s anniversary in office, and it has been the tale of #MovingForward. We are not without challenges, but we have fashioned ways to surmount them with contemporary solutions.

“We celebrate our founding fathers and those who have kept our identity as a people cum a state. After 33 years, we are better off where we started from, and our administration will continue to strive to make Taraba State a better destination—safe and prosperous for indigenes and visitors.

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“Significantly, we have improved the outlook and standard of education, health care services are being upgraded; and agriculture is receiving the required attention and aid. The security of lives and property is a big task, and we are working with all agencies saddled with such responsibility to be in their best form to keep Taraba safe for all.

“We have decided to invest more in our younger population and, in turn, collaborate with critical stakeholders and experts in the affairs of our economy. Infrastructural development is ongoing and in no long a time, we will be witnessing massive development across all sectors of our society.

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“We appreciate your candour in feedback; we are listening to your demands, and we understand your yearnings. You can rest assured of our positive responses.

“We have great prospects ahead of us, and we are in the process of galvanizing all Tarabans—home and abroad—to support and reinforce our drive for a better Taraba.

“We are #MovingForward and we will keep building the society of our dreams.

“God bless the People of Taraba State.
“God bless Nigeria.”