Youths in Taraba State Call on Governor to Join APC for Development
A group of concerned youths in Taraba State, under the umbrella of Concerned Taraba Youth Groups, has appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The youths, led by their president, Shedrack Gani, made the appeal during a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital. They believe that aligning with the federal government will facilitate the development of the state and provide much-needed support for critical projects.
The youths acknowledged the governor’s efforts in education, healthcare, security, and empowerment, but emphasized that many of the challenges facing the state require federal intervention. They cited the need for capital projects, such as the completion of the Ibi Bridge, the reconstruction of the collapsed Namnai Bridge, and the rehabilitation of federal highways, including the Jalingo-Lau-Karim Lamido road.
The group also mentioned the massive Wukari-Jalingo-Zing Road project and the Mambilla Hydro Power Project, which can provide electricity to industries and households across Nigeria. These projects, they argued, are beyond the state’s financial capability and require federal partnership.
The youths stressed that their appeal is not driven by party rivalry, but by a desire to see Taraba State develop and benefit from the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By joining the APC, they believe that Governor Kefas can secure direct access to federal resources, projects, and opportunities that will benefit the people of Taraba State, particularly the youth.
The Concerned Taraba Youth Groups emphasized that their appeal is centered on development, not division, and that they want to see bridges that connect, not politics that separate. They urged Governor Kefas to make history by aligning with the federal government, which will enable Taraba State to rise and take its rightful place in Nigeria’s progress.
As the youths look to the future, they are counting on the governor to make a decision that will secure their future and that of generations yet unborn. With their appeal, they hope to see meaningful development and progress in Taraba State, driven by a partnership between the state and federal governments.
