By The Newspointer
Taraba Govt – Nov. 28, 2025
The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructure development and human services to address critical challenges affecting the welfare of residents.
The governor has also approved the constitution of an Emergency Implementation Committee (EIC) to oversee and coordinate urgent interventions across key sectors of the state’s economy.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Gebon Timothy Kataps, and made available to journalists in Jalingo.
According to the statement, the decision followed growing concerns over poor infrastructural development and inadequate human services, which pose threats to public health, safety, and the overall well-being of the people.
The state of emergency will remain in force for an initial period of 24 months, during which the committee will supervise the implementation of all approved emergency measures.
The Emergency Implementation Committee will be chaired by Danladi Baido Tijo, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ardo-Kola/Lau/Karim Lamido Federal Constituency.
Other members include the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Commissioners for Health, Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Basic Education, Water Resources, Agriculture and Food Security.
Also on the committee are the Commissioners for Energy and Economic Development, Environment and Climate Change, Works and Infrastructure, alongside the Chairman of the State Planning Commission and the State Auditor-General, while the Director-General of the Bureau for Public Procurement will serve as secretary.
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The government expressed optimism that the initiative would accelerate development, improve service delivery, and enhance the living conditions of residents across the state.
