{"id":179786,"date":"2025-09-22T09:47:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kefas-urges-patience-and-partnership-in-tarabas-struggles"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:50:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:50:01","slug":"kefas-urges-patience-and-partnership-in-tarabas-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kefas-urges-patience-and-partnership-in-tarabas-struggles","title":{"rendered":"Kefas Urges Patience and Partnership in Taraba’s Struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged citizens to be patient and work with his administration as partners in progress, as the state continues to navigate challenges inherited from past administrations.<\/p>\n

Speaking to journalists on Sunday in Jalingo, Governor Kefas described the condition of the state when he assumed office as \u201cfar from conducive,\u201d adding that he received no support structure, \u201cnot even a bottle of water,\u201d on inauguration day.<\/p>\n

Despite these hurdles, the governor reaffirmed his dedication to serving the people, not engaging in political battles.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have no choice than to do it to the end. After that, the people can decide what they want,\u201d Kefas said.<\/p>\n

The governor, who outlined education, civil service reform, and security as the cornerstone priorities of his government, said the issue of out-of-school children and widespread insecurity were among the most pressing problems he observed before taking office, and his administration is determined to address them in a sustainable manner.<\/p>\n

On education, Kefas noted that he launched a bold initiative by starting with 60 schools and implementing a policy of free education across the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cI made a commitment on education and took a bold step. By the time I finish building those schools, children will know that once upon a time, there was school,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He lamented the absence of reliable data in the education sector and across government agencies, saying, \u201cWhen I came on board, the records were not straight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Governor Kefas stressed the need for urgent civil service reform in Taraba, describing it as long overdue. \u201cI stood my ground that the civil service needs reform,\u201d he said, criticizing the practice of withholding workers\u2019 entitlements. \u201cWhy should somebody work and not be paid?\u201d<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the state\u2019s complex security landscape, citing Taraba\u2019s vast landmass and its shared borders with six other Nigerian states and Cameroon as factors that complicate policing and surveillance efforts.<\/p>\n

The governor, who did not hold back in addressing criticisms aimed at his administration, accused some of his detractors of being sponsored by \u201cillegal miners and witches,\u201d insisting that many negative narratives were politically motivated or misinformed.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t build Rome in one day. Many of the uncompleted projects we met were inherited. We\u2019ve been able to tidy up some of them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

On infrastructure, Kefas acknowledged the challenge of limited resources but stressed his administration\u2019s commitment to transparency and responsible governance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to start a project I can\u2019t complete and have people saying I ran with the money,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Governor Kefas appealed to the media for balanced and factual reporting, urging journalists to support the development of the state through honest coverage.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am not a magician and I know I am not perfect. But with my background, I know I can give the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also encouraged citizens to engage constructively with his administration. \u201cIf you see things and bring them out, we will work on them,\u201d he said. \u201cLet\u2019s be fair to each other and be partners in progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

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