{
  "id": 6285118,
  "title": "Taraba Governor Kefas sets up five-man committee to monitor road projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/taraba-governor-kefas-sets-up-five-man-committee-to-monitor-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:19:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/taraba-governor-kefas-sets-up-five-man-committee-to-monitor-road-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has assembled a five-member committee to oversee road projects throughout the state's 16 local government councils. This information was shared with journalists by the state's Secretary to the Government, Chief Timothy Gebon Kataps, on Tuesday in Jalingo. The committee's primary role is to visit and oversee ongoing road construction and repair initiatives, ensuring they meet necessary standards and specifications.\n\nThe formation of the committee addresses growing concerns from residents about the state of several road projects, including allegations of projects being left unfinished, damage from heavy rain, inadequate drainage systems, and the use of inferior materials in some drainage works. The committee will also evaluate the advancement and quality of ongoing projects, pinpointing areas that require immediate government action.\n\nThis initiative is seen as part of the state government's strategy to enhance supervision of infrastructure projects, ensuring that the public funds spent on road development yield the desired outcomes for residents. However, the establishment of the committee has also sparked questions among residents. They are questioning whether the increased monitoring will prevent subpar work and ensure contractors follow approved specifications. As a result, residents are keen to see the committee effectively implement its duties and take prompt corrective measures when issues are identified.",
  "summary": "Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has constituted a five-man committee to monitor road projects across the state’s 16 local government councils. The list of committee members was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Jalingo by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Chief Timothy Gebon Kataps. According to […] Taraba Governor Kefas sets up five-man…",
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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."
}