One Year in Office: Citizens Rate Gov. Kefas Excellent

Taraba News Online Poll Results: Majority Rate performance as Excellent

In a recent online opinion poll conducted by Taraba News, participants were overwhelmingly positive in their feedback. A significant 60% of respondents rated the governor's performance as "Excellent," highlighting a strong approval among citizens. The poll further revealed that 21% of participants deemed the governor's performance"Very Good," while 15% rated it as "Good." On the less favorable side, 3% of respondents categorized the governor's performance as "Poor," and a minimal 1% rated it as "Very Poor." These results reflect the overall satisfaction and endorsement from the community, with a total of 100% participation in the survey.

The results of the poll indicate strong support for the governor's administration, with many citizens expressing optimism about the future of Taraba State under his leadership. This positive feedback reflects the growing confidence of the populace in the governor's ability to drive sustainable development and improve the quality of life for all residents.

Governor Kefas, who has been in office for a year, has focused on key areas such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. Many respondents praised his commitment to improving the state's road network, enhancing educational facilities, and boosting healthcare services. Additionally, his efforts in promoting peace and security in the state have been acknowledged as significant achievements.

Below are the highlights of Gov. Kefas’ developmental strides as noted by the participants of the online opinion poll:

**Education**

- Declared free education for primary and secondary schools.

- Slashed tertiary tuition by 50%.

- Initiated teacher training programs.

- Built new model schools in all state zones.

- Reconstructed university hostels.

- Established a panel to address mismanagement in the university.

- Partnered with the Republic of Finland for education funding.

**Health**

- Increased doctors’ salaries.

- Resumed work at the school of nursing to train future health workers.

- Accelerated work at the abandoned Ussa General Hospital.

- Provided more ambulances.

- Established Taraba's first teaching hospital.

**Agriculture**

- Provided more tractors.

- Facilitated easy access to fertilizers and pesticides.

- Supplied tools for mechanized farming.

- Implemented concise data capturing of farmers.

- Set up a food security committee.

**Human Capital Development**

- Ensured prompt payment of salaries.

- Improved remunerations and restored gratuities.

- Created job opportunities in the ICT sector.

- Launched poverty alleviation programs through various palliative handouts, training, and refresher courses.

**Roads**

- Undertook major road construction projects such as Pamaga-Dakka, dual carriage in Jalingo, Lot 3 project in Kurmi Marraraba-Baissa-Abong road.

- Expanded Wukari-Jalingo road.

- Completed the Tsokundi road.

- Improved Yerima to Gassol and Jalingo township roads.

**Investment Drive**

- Attracted investors from the UK, USA, Israel, Germany, India, China, Finland, South Africa, Namibia, and Rwanda.

- Investments span sectors from solid minerals and education to electricity.

**Poverty Alleviation**

- Completed the Kefas Palliatives Market to sell goods at discounted rates.

- Reorganized TSTC to better serve the masses.

- Near completion of Tipper Garage to provide more jobs and ease transport.

- Ongoing construction at Danbaba Suntai Airport to provide jobs.

- Statewide construction works to reduce dependency on white-collar jobs.

**Traditional Institutions**

- Provided medicare for all Royal fathers at hospitals of their choosing.

- Distributed cars to all categories of their majesties.

- Undertook renovations of palaces.

- Strategically involved traditional institutions in modern governance.

**Judicial Reforms**

- Introduced welfare packages for judicial workers.

- Strengthened the independence of the judiciary to ensure transparency.

- Renovated judicial offices.

**Security**

- Held periodic meetings with security stakeholders.

- Supplied more gadgets for intelligence gathering.

- Improved synergies.

- Provided more security vehicles than previous governments.

- Visited all military formations in Abuja with state stakeholders to solicit support.

- Held security summits.

**Environment**

- Launched more tree-planting campaigns.

- Initiated a greenization project and ACReSAL.

- Aligned with the United Nations’ global effort to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

**Solid Minerals**

- Established a committee to combat illegal mining.

- Busted many illegal mining operations.

- Attracted legal and licensed miners to exploit the state’s mineral deposits.

**Tourism**

- Restored the Nwonyo Fishing Festival after a 14-year hiatus.

- Supported other local festivals such as Mihu to encourage cultural cohesion.

- Built new state-owned hotels and other relaxation spots.

- Worked on electrifying the Mambilla Plateau to attract tourists after 20 years of darkness.

As Governor Kefas continues to implement his vision for Taraba State, the high approval ratings from the recent poll suggest a bright and promising future for the state.