The Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas, Sunday, gave assurance that his administration would do its best to attract development that would have direct bearing on the people of the state.
The governor stated this during a visit to the 40MW hydro power station in Kashimbila, Takum local government area of the state.
He said he is poised to ensure quality leadership for the state.
“I assure you that we shall ensure all necessary social amenities required for man’s comfort are put in place for citizens to feel the real dividend of democracy,” he said.
He stated further that his visit to some projects site was to ascertain the level of work so far done and ensure their urgent completion in the interest of the people.
“My decision to visit some of the projects site here in Takum is to ascertain the level of work and ensure their urgent completion for the citizens to start feeling their impacts.
“My desire is to ensure the availability of all social amenities for the comfort of citizens and make Taraba a destination for development if not a starting point.
“I will also do my best to ensure that all local governments in Taraba are connected to the Takum hydro power sub-station to boost business activities and create more jobs for youth in Taraba state,” the governor assured.
He also commended Gen. T.Y Danjuma for his development revolution plan in the southern part of Taraba state.
He expressed satisfaction with the standard of the Rufkatu Maternity hospital Takum, built by General Danjuma. He described the hospital as a revolution of standard in the Nigeria health system.
He also visited the ongoing renovation work at the Kashimbila airstream, the proposed T.Y Danjuma University as well as the Jukun Bible Institute, Takum.