Former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, emphasized the need for unity among ethnic groups in the Middle Belt region during the installation ceremony of the Chief of Takum, HRH Sopiya Gboshi, in Takum, Taraba State.
He called upon the 36 state governors to advocate for the establishment of state police to enhance security in their respective regions.
“When we unite, we will be able to protect this God-given land and the Middle Belt,” Jang stated. “Besides, you cannot have security in a place where the people manning it do not know the area.”
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State echoed the sentiment, highlighting Taraba State’s potential as the food basket of West Africa and urging collaboration between the government and the people to harness the state’s agricultural resources.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), outlined plans to establish a vocational institute in Takum in partnership with Germans, aimed at equipping youths with practical skills for employment opportunities.
Former governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, appealed for inclusivity in traditional leadership appointments, urging Governor Agbu Kefas to consider ethnic diversity when filling vacant stools.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas reaffirmed his commitment to promoting peace and development across the state and encouraged collective efforts towards the prosperity of the region.
HRH Sopiya Gboshi, the newly installed chief, called for unity among residents of Takum, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in building a strong and cohesive community.
