A group of concerned youths in Taraba State, organized under the Concerned Taraba Youth Groups, has appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital, the youths’ president, Shedrack Gani, argued that aligning with the federal government would facilitate the state’s development and provide essential support for critical projects.
The youths acknowledged the governor’s efforts in education, healthcare, security, and empowerment, but emphasized that many of Taraba’s challenges require federal intervention. They highlighted 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 cited the massive Wukari‑Jalingo‑Zing Road project and the Mambilla Hydro Power Project, which could supply electricity to industries and households across Nigeria. According to the youths, these initiatives exceed the state’s financial capacity and demand a partnership with the federal government.
The appeal is framed not as party rivalry but as a desire to see Taraba State develop under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. By joining the APC, the youths believe Governor Kefas could secure direct access to federal resources, projects, and opportunities that would benefit the people of Taraba, especially the youth. They stressed that their call is centered on development, not division, urging the governor to “make history” by aligning with the federal government so that Taraba can rise and claim its rightful place in Nigeria’s progress.
Looking to the future, the youths are counting on Governor Kefas to make a decision that secures the prospects of their generation and those yet unborn. Their appeal seeks meaningful development and progress in Taraba State, driven by a collaborative partnership between state and federal governments.
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