Chief David Kente, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship aspirant has urged the North East Development Commission
Martins Abochol
Chief David Kente, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship aspirant has urged the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to give more attention to the infrastructural needs of Taraba.
Kente made the call while addressing journalists in Jalingo to mark the State’s 34th anniversary.
He stressed the need for the commisssion to intervene more in the state, especially in areas of road construction as it was being done in other states across the region.
Kente, a former representative of Taraba at the Commission also called on the State Government to get a consultant, who would engage the commission more often to bring development.
“So far, so good, the journey may not have met our expectations but we are making progress. We have the private sector doing very well in the State with new Hotels, schools, shopping malls and more.
“However, the State government needs to do more. The private sector thrives when there is security so I think judging from Jalingo, we have improved and there is relative peace, even though more needs to be done.
“The NEDC should look at Taraba State with compassion. No single road has been done by the commission in the State, unlike what is tenable in other States in the region.
” I also call on the State government to liaise more with the commission by appointing a consultant, who will work closely with the commission on the governor’s behalf,” he said.
Kente also said that some of the policies of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu such as “the removal of petrol subsidy, floating of the Naira and new tax reforms have brought untold hardship to the people.
He however, said that these policies were the best thing that has happened to Nigeria.
He urged the people to be patient as the benefits of some of the policies were already manifesting.
The Philanthropist and business man, maintained that the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last State Constituency by-election in the State showed that the party was ready to unseat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027.
“Unless measures are taken, things may change in the coming elections. If we continue to put our house in order as it is now, we will win in the next elections.
“Karim 1 shows you how 2027 is going to be. Whoever stands in our way, we would remove the person with the electorates vote.
” The APC is no longer what it used to be. We are now united and are determined to takeover the State in 2027. That is what you saw in Karim 1 State Constituency by-election” he said. (NAN)