As the chief executive of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, development, and investment which is crucial for growth. One crucial aspect of this role is traveling outside the state’s jurisdiction to showcase Taraba’s abundant but little known potential and attract investors to grow the local economy.
Traveling has allowed Governor Kefas to personally interact with potential investors, businesses, and partners, fostering relationships, building trust, and securing commitments. Economic diplomacy, networking opportunities, best practices exchange, branding and marketing, strategic partnerships, and access to international funding are all critical benefits of governor-led travel which Taraba has begun to reap bountifully.
Never in the history of our dear state has such an ambitious and aggressive marketing of our states potentials being displayed at the world stage with so much results.
Some of the key areas Governor Kefas focused on during his travels include
Digital Transformation
Tourism Development
Agriculture and Food Security
Education Expansion
Security
Environment and Climate Change
Infrastructural Development
Urban Development
Energy
This strategic outreach and international cooperation has helped Governor Kefas to unlock several key opportunities to foster development, and propel Taraba State toward prosperity and enduring wealth.
Support for Governor Kefas’s efforts to transform Taraba State into a vibrant hub of economic activity, innovation, and progress is crucial.
Criticism, when grounded in facts and sincerity, serves as a vital tool for accountability and good governance. However, when hijacked by self-serving interests, it becomes counterproductive and potentially harmful.
We, the people of Taraba State, have witnessed this stark contrast firsthand. We recall the dark days of unpaid salaries, pensioners collapsing in queues, and rationed wages. Insecurity and kidnappings. Dr. Agbu Kefas has brought hope and renewal to our beloved state.
Within just one year, his administration has achieved remarkable milestones:
Unity and cooperation now thrive across tribal and religious groups.
Education has received a boost with renovated schools and fencing of primary and secondary institutions.
Agriculture has been revitalized with farming tractors in every ward.
Our youths are empowered through the Digital Information Technology hub.
Salaries are paid promptly, and long-standing pension and gratuity arrears have been cleared.
Infrastructure development has revived the Government House and state ministries.
Security has improved, eradicating kidnapping and ensuring citizens’ safety.
Environmental conservation efforts have seen 2 million economic trees planted.
Dr. Agbu Kefas’s leadership embodies transparency, accountability, and progress. His commitment to our state serves as a shining example for other leaders. The passion to serve with all sincerely is glaring and the zeal unmatched.
Majority of the people of Taraba State are satisfied with the performance of Dr Agbu Kefas.
Bako Benjamin is a Community Leader, Public Affairs Analyst, Freelance Journalist,Businessman and Dr Agbu Kefas’s Supporter. He writes from Lagos
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