Taraba Governor Kefas Allocates N2.5bn for Social Relief

On October 1, 2026, during a statewide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, Taraba Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas announced the approval of N2.5 billion in intervention funds aimed at alleviating economic hardship for vulnerable households, enhancing youth empowerment, and aiding recovery in communities affected by crises. The funding includes N500 million for the TARABA CARES Social Investment and Poverty Relief Programme, which will run from October 2026 to March 2027, targeting indigent households, widows, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.

Additionally, N1 billion will be allocated to the Taraba State Youth Development Agency for vocational skills and enterprise support, with another N1 billion dedicated to rebuilding livelihoods in crisis-affected areas, particularly in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. Kefas also granted executive pardons to 24 reformed inmates and addressed infrastructure issues, specifically the collapsed Namnai Bridge, demanding a completion timetable from relevant authorities.