Ministry of Special Duties,Humanitarian Services .Jalingo

Ministry of Special Duties,Humanitarian Services .Jalingo The ministry desire to position itself in light of prevailing humanitarian situation across the state

MINISTER OF STATE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEDC MD VISITS TARABA, COMMISSIONS KEY PROJECTS The Minister of State for Re...
13/02/2026

MINISTER OF STATE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEDC MD VISITS TARABA, COMMISSIONS KEY PROJECTS
The Minister of State for Regional Development, Barr Uba Maigari Ahmadu, alongside the Managing Director of the North East Development Commission NEDC, this Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, at the Executive Chamber, TY Danjuma House, Jalingo.
The visit was aimed at informing the Governor about the Commission’s mission to the state, which includes the inspection and commissioning of infrastructural projects executed by the NEDC across Taraba State.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of Governor Agbu Kefas, the Chief of Staff, Government House Administration, Dr. Jeji Williams, emphasised the importance of synergy between federal and state institutions in addressing developmental gaps and improving the living conditions of the people.
He noted that sustained collaboration and support in critical sectors would accelerate the delivery of infrastructure and social services across the state.
Speaking earlier, the Minister of State for Regional Development, Barrister Uba Maigari Ahmadu, said the team was in Taraba to inspect and commission various projects implemented by the NEDC.
He disclosed that the Commission has provided street lighting, water projects, and other humanitarian interventions across 15 local government areas of the state.
He added that the delegation would also assess ongoing streetlight projects.
The Minister requested the state government to appoint a liaison officer to work closely with the team during the exercise.
He appreciated the Governor for the warm reception and commended him for his cooperation with the Commission, as well as his recent political movement to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
From Government House, Jalingo, the delegation proceeded to Zing Local Government Area, where the Minister commissioned a hospital ward, a three-bedroom flat, fenced staff quarters, solar-powered street lights, and three boreholes at the General Hospital, Zing.
The projects were subsequently handed over to the Taraba State Government for use.
The Taraba State Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon Saviour Noku, who spoke on behalf of the state government, expressed appreciation to the Commission for executing the projects, describing them as timely and impactful.
In Jalingo, the Minister also commissioned an Institute of Entrepreneurship constructed by the NEDC at Taraba State University.
The Entrepreneurship Centre is expected to enhance the training of students in various vocational and entrepreneurial skills, contributing to economic growth and self-reliance.
The state government commended the NEDC for what it described as a valuable contribution to educational and economic development in Taraba State.

A team of professional surveyors and engineers carrying out technical assessments and site evaluations as part of prepar...
12/02/2026

A team of professional surveyors and engineers carrying out technical assessments and site evaluations as part of preparatory works for the fixing and rehabilitation of the Nanmnai Bridge. 21st January, 2026.

COURTESY VISIT BY N-HYPPADEC MANAGEMENT TO TARABA The Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing ...
17/01/2026

COURTESY VISIT BY N-HYPPADEC MANAGEMENT TO TARABA
The Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa Katukan Yawuri, alongside members of his management team at the TY Danjuma House, Jalingo.

The Managing Director explained that the visit was part of the Commission’s ongoing familiarization tour to newly admitted member states, which include Kaduna, Taraba, Gombe, and Nasarawa States. The tour is aimed at strengthening collaboration and identifying priority areas of intervention within the benefiting states.

NAMNAITaraba State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property against water related acc...
26/07/2025

NAMNAI
Taraba State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property against water related accidents.

The State Commissioner, Special Duties Humanitarian Services and Regional Development, Honorably Saviour Noku, stated this during a visit to the Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area following an incident that claimed the lives of three persons including a child.

He expressed displeasure over loss and urged transport unions operating in the area to ensure all passengers wear life support jackets when crossing the patched bridge.

The Commissioner revealed that more life jackets will be made available and urged them to always use it while crossing passengers.

On his part, the Chairman of Gassol Local Government Area, Abubakar Saidu Usman, attributed it to continued negligence by the union Leaders and charged them to ensure they strictly follow the rules guiding the river.

He revealed that the boat operators who had loaded three cars against the rules will be severely punished to serve as a deterrent.

Also speaking, Paul Atteh, Safety Officer with the National Inland Waterways Authority in Taraba, warned boat operators against overloading.

He reminded them that no boat is allowed to carry more than two vehicles and must not operate beyond six in the evening.

The Safety officer added that anyone caught violating these rules will be held accountable.

Narrating the incident, Bashir Audu, Financial Secretary of the National Union of Water Transport, Namnai Bridge Combined, clarified that the boat did not overturn rather, the victims drowned after jumping into the river in fear that their boat might capsize and urged travellers to be cautious.

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