By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo
The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Saturday said his administration would soon commence the expansion of rural electrification across 168 council wards of the state.
The governor disclosed the development during a civic reception in his honour, organised by the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba.
While commending the organisers of the event for the idea and honour, Kefas also informed that the government would soon role out agriculture investment for thousands of farmers to attract youth empowerment in the state.
“I have listened to your questions and expectations. I will surely deliver the good governance you are agitating for. I will build infrastructures that you all desired for.
“We have been silently laying foundation for infrastructure development. What we have been doing is a foundation to build Taraba of global standard in all aspects of development.
“We would soon commenced the expansion of rural electrification across 168 council wards of Taraba. We will role out agriculture investment for thousand of farmers to attract youth empowerment in the state.
“We are going digitalise land access for youth to boost wealth. We will make Kwararafa University a center of learning and innovation,” Governor Kefas disclosed.
Earlier, HRM. the Aku- Uka of Wukari, Manu Ada, assured the governor of the southern Taraba elders’ support to succeed.
The Paramount ruler of the Kwararafa kingdom commended the governor Kefas for his administration’s efforts so far in transforming Taraba.
Meanwhile, the former Attorney General of the Federation, and Minister of Justice, Chief Mike Kaase Aondoakaa, appealed for more collaboration between Benue and Taraba to achieve common goal.
