No community, state can survive on isolation – Gov Kefas
The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has urged Nigerians to transcend parochial interests rooted in individual communities and states and identify concrete collaborative opportunities that would benefit the populace and advance national progress. He further exhorted Nigerians across all ethnic groups to engage in cooperative efforts within agriculture and food security, as well as […] No…
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has called for collaboration across communities and states in Nigeria, urging citizens to transcend parochial interests and work together for national progress. During an assembly of the descendants of the Kwararafa Kingdom in Abuja, Kefas emphasized the importance of cooperative efforts in agriculture and food security, education, skill development, and technological innovation.
He acknowledged that Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including insecurity, poverty, unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and limited economic opportunities. Kefas noted that many young people possess education and talent but lack sufficient opportunities to realize their potential. He also pointed out that certain communities possess vast natural and human resources while remaining underdeveloped.
To address these issues, Kefas argued that no community or state can overcome these challenges independently, and that collaborative action is crucial. He urged Nigerians to look beyond their communities and states, identifying practical areas where collective action can benefit the population and contribute to Nigeria's advancement.
Kefas suggested pursuing cooperative initiatives in agriculture, education, skill development, and innovation, as well as promoting trade, investment, and industrial development. He emphasized the need to preserve cultural heritage and transform historical and cultural assets into opportunities for tourism and employment. Kefas stressed that women and young people must have a central role in this cooperative effort, as a movement that does not empower its young people lacks a future, and a development agenda that does not include women cannot achieve its full potential.
Prof. Yakubu Aboki Ochefu, a member of the Central Organising Committee, highlighted the Kwararafa people's significant contributions to Nigeria's development in various sectors, including agriculture, the armed forces, natural resources, and culture. He echoed Kefas' call for increased cooperation and urged Nigerians to demonstrate the same level of organization, discipline, and collective action that characterized their ancestors.
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