Agbu Kefas Reaffirms Commitment to Safety in Taraba

On October 1, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas delivered a statewide broadcast marking Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, emphasizing his administration's commitment to the safety and welfare of residents. He warned individuals involved in organizing violence, sponsoring criminal activities, or exploiting communal differences that they would face legal consequences.

Kefas announced the exercise of the prerogative of mercy for 24 inmates, based on a review of their cases in consultation with the Taraba State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, guided by law and humanitarian considerations. He addressed the state's financial situation, acknowledging inherited debts and obligations while assuring that his administration would continue servicing these alongside salaries and public services.

Kefas also directed financial authorities to prepare a reconciled statement of the state's debt position. He congratulated President Bola Tinubu on Nigeria's success in international arbitration regarding the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project and expressed readiness to cooperate with the Federal Government on electricity development while ensuring community protection.