By Aga Samuel Imoter, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday inaugurated the Taraba State Security Advisory Committee, a high-level independent body established to strengthen the state’s security architecture through intelligence-led strategies, conflict prevention and enhanced collaboration among security stakeholders.
The committee was inaugurated at the Banquet Hall of TY Danjuma House in Jalingo and is expected to provide timely, evidence-based advice to the state government on security issues as part of efforts to consolidate peace and respond effectively to emerging threats.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Kefas said the establishment of the committee demonstrates his administration’s commitment to institutionalising a proactive and sustainable security framework anchored on intelligence gathering, early warning systems, community participation and inter-agency collaboration.
“The establishment of this committee underscores our determination to build a security system anchored on intelligence gathering, early warning mechanisms, community participation and seamless collaboration among all relevant agencies,” the governor said.
He explained that the committee would strengthen intelligence coordination, promote community-based security initiatives, deepen cooperation between security agencies and government institutions, and recommend practical measures to address evolving security challenges.
Kefas urged members of the committee to carry out their responsibilities with patriotism, professionalism and integrity, stressing that confidentiality and objectivity should guide their work.
“Your recommendations must always reflect the collective interest of Taraba State. The security, peace and stability of our people should take precedence over every personal, political or sectional consideration,” he added.
Responding on behalf of the committee, its chairman, Jonathan Kure, thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in the members and pledged their commitment to supporting the administration’s efforts to sustain peace and security across the state.
Kure described the committee as an important platform that would complement the work of security agencies by providing strategic advice on emerging security threats.
Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, said security remains a top priority of the Kefas administration, noting that the government has continued to invest in operational equipment and logistics to strengthen the capacity of security agencies.
He recalled that the Zonal Security Consultative Team recently toured all 16 local government areas of the state, engaging traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders to identify local security concerns and recommend community-driven solutions.
According to Kataps, the newly inaugurated advisory committee will build on those engagements by providing strategic policy direction, strengthening intelligence coordination and fostering closer collaboration among government institutions, security agencies and local communities.
He said the inauguration marks another milestone in the state government’s broader security reform agenda aimed at institutionalising intelligence-led governance, improving inter-agency coordination and creating a safer environment for investment, economic growth and sustainable development.
Details of the committee’s operational framework, reporting schedule and implementation mechanisms were not disclosed at the inauguration.
