The Taraba State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Youth Vanguard has urged Governor Agbu Kefas to reassess his approach and prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable benefits to the people of Taraba.
The group made the call on Wednesday in a statement while reacting to the governor’s frequent foreign trips.
Signed by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Rikwense Muri, the statement expressed sadness that the trips have not attracted meaningful investment to the state.
The APC Youth Vanguard pointed out that the governor has visited several countries, including the United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, France, the United States, and most recently, India, where he participated in a ministerial panel.
While acknowledging the need to explore investment opportunities, the group expressed disappointment over what they described as a lack of tangible economic benefits resulting from these trips.
They cited reports indicating that the Taraba State Government spent over ₦6.5 billion on foreign travel last year alone, arguing that such expenditures place a heavy burden on the state’s finances.
They emphasised that funds allocated for foreign engagements could be better invested in local development projects that directly impact infrastructure, job creation, and economic growth.
“As advocates for youth and development in Taraba, we urge the governor to critically evaluate the effectiveness of these trips and focus on efforts that yield real outcomes for the people,” the statement read.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that genuinely uplift Taraba State and called for increased accountability in governance.