{
  "id": 3964988,
  "title": "Problems facing Taraba yet to be solved — Gov Kefas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/problems-facing-taraba-yet-to-be-solved-gov-kefas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:43:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/problems-facing-taraba-yet-to-be-solved-gov-kefas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas recognizes that despite the state's 35-year history, many challenges remain unsolved. He addresses this during an interview marking Taraba State's 35th anniversary, noting that past administrations have failed to resolve all the issues confronting the region. Kefas enumerates several problems, including the lack of essential infrastructure, inadequate water supply, lack of electricity, and the need for improvements in education and healthcare systems. The governor also points out that many young individuals are struggling to find employment, and numerous families continue to endure economic hardships. Kefas acknowledges that some state projects may face delays in completion and urges the identification of the reasons behind these delays to ensure timely project completion for the benefit of the people. He emphasizes the development of good systems, institutions, and frameworks, with the next phase focusing on accelerated and measurable execution. Kefas encourages the people of Taraba to scrutinize government spending constructively, to ensure accountability among those entrusted with responsibilities. He reassures that the media, civil society, and citizens have a right to question government activities, and constructive criticism based on facts is encouraged. Kefas also urges citizens to visit project sites to observe firsthand the progress being made.",
  "summary": "Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has acknowledged that despite the state’s 35 years of existence, its leaders cannot claim to have solved all the challenges confronting it. Taraba State was created on August 27, 1991, by the then Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtrd). The governor stated this while addressing the media […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}