By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Monday unveiled the post Taravest committee as a vehicle to mobilize capital, de-risk private investment and turn Taraba’s comparative advantages into bankable job- creation projects.
Inaugurating the committee at the TY Danjuma Government House in Jalingo, Kefas declared that Taraba was open for business and charged the committee headed by Rt. Hon. Ndidi Elumelu to present a 100-Day Action Plan, identifying fast-track projects and quick wins with a consolidated investment prospectus for priority sector investment.
The governor said, “TARAVEST will serve as the state’s investment hub to drive agriculture, energy, logistics, education, tourism, and solid minerals into “bankable, job-creating projects.
“Our mandate is simple, convert potential into prosperity. No room for white elephant project, every kobo mobilized must translate into roads, factories, farms, schools, hospitals, and jobs.
“We will work hand-in-hand with our fiscal authorities, regulators, and our independent integrity and monitoring mechanisms to keep this process clean, competitive, and credible.
“To our development partners and investors, Taraba is open for business with clarity of purpose and a predictable, rules-based environment. This initiative aligns with our 2027–2031 mandate of a Better Life for Taraba Citizens.”
