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Taraba State Government Releases N15 Billion for Development Projects, Deputy Speaker Passes Vote of Confidence on Governor

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Taraba State Deputy Speaker Hon. Hamman Adama Ibinlla has announced that the state government has released a sum of N15 billion for the construction of Bali General Hospital, completion of Bali Dakka Pamanga Road, and the Government Lodge. The move is seen as a significant development stride by Governor Kefas, who has been praised for his efforts to tackle insecurity, kidnapping, and farmers-herders crisis in the state. The Deputy Speaker passed a vote of confidence on the governor, citing his performance and urging him to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to accelerate development in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Taraba State Government has released N15 billion for the construction of Bali General Hospital, completion of Bali Dakka Pamanga Road, and the Government Lodge.
  • Deputy Speaker Hon. Hamman Adama Ibinlla has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Kefas for his development stride across sectors.
  • The Governor has been credited with tackling insecurity, kidnapping, and farmers-herders crisis in the state, with a significant improvement in security within a short period of his administration.
  • The decision to pass the vote of confidence was based on the Governor's performance, with Hon. Ibinlla stating that Governor Kefas has performed above average within the present circumstances.
  • Hon. Ibinlla also urged the Governor to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to accelerate development and consolidate the gains of democracy in Taraba State.
  • According to Hon. Ibinlla, the Governor's administration has brought stability to the state, with a significant reduction in insecurity and kidnapping cases.
  • The completion of the Bali Dakka Pamanga Road was cited as a major achievement by the Governor's administration, which was abandoned for years before being approved for completion upon his assumption of office.

Statistics:

  • N15 billion was released by the Taraba State Government for the construction of Bali General Hospital, completion of Bali Dakka Pamanga Road, and the Government Lodge.
  • Governor Kefas has been in office for approximately 3 years, during which time he has taken significant steps to tackle insecurity, kidnapping, and farmers-herders crisis in the state.

Sources:

  • Taraba State Government
  • Statement by Deputy Speaker Hon. Hamman Adama Ibinlla

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