Gov Kefas to Commissioners – ‘Avail yourselves to Press’
In his determination to ensure transparency and accountability, Governor Agbu Kefas, of Taraba State, has directed his Commissioners to always avail themselves to the media to enable them to publicise the policies and programs of the present administration.
Kefas gave the order during an interactive session with the Journalists, alongside the leadership of the Taraba State University Students Union, as well as some of the PDP women’s group held at Government House, Jalingo.
He said the directive was following a report he received that some of the Commissioners are declining to comment on issues concerning the activities of the government.
“To you the Commissioners, you should make yourselves accessible to the Journalists, and anything that you don’t know, tell them you will get back and come and meet me, I will tell you what to tell them to enable them to inform the public what our administration is doing,” Kefas emphasised.
He announced that the state government will soon establish the “Kefas Palliative Market” where foodstuff will be sold at a subsidized price to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal.
The Governor, who described education as the bedrock of any society, reiterated his commitment to ensuring that every child in the state has access to quality education.
The Governor explained that he has implemented policies by providing free and compulsory education for primary and secondary schools across the state.
“This is a step to breaking down barriers to learning and empowering the future of our younger generations. We also slashed the tuition fees for higher institutions by 50%, the gesture is intended to reduce Financial constraints for parents and guardians,” says Kefas.
On his commitment to the welfare of workers, the number one citizen of the state, Kefas further reiterated his unwavering resolve to the timely payment of salaries and pensions, for the comfort of Tarabans.
