Gov. Kefas Unveils Sports Development Plan, Receives NTF Commendation and NALGON Emeritus Honour
By Aga Samuel Imoter, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has announced plans to revive state-wide sports festivals and reconstruct the Jolly Nyame Stadium as part of efforts to strengthen sports development and youth empowerment in the state. Kefas made the announcement while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) at the Government House in Jalingo.
The governor said sports festivals would return across Taraba’s 16 local government areas to promote grassroots talent discovery, social cohesion and youth development. He added that the Jolly Nyame Stadium would be upgraded to international standards to enable the state host major sporting events. “Our vision is to restore Taraba as one of Nigeria’s leading sporting states by investing in modern infrastructure and youth development,” the governor said.
Speaking during the visit, NTF Vice President Yusuf Datti commended the governor for supporting sports development, saying the maiden Dr. Agbu Kefas North-East Tennis Championship had helped promote tennis and identify emerging talents in the region.
In a separate engagement, the National Association of Former Local Government Council Chairmen in Nigeria (NALGON Emeritus) conferred the title of Grand Patron on Governor Kefas.
The association’s National President, Shaba Ibrahim, said the honour recognised the governor’s leadership and contributions to national development. Responding, Kefas pledged continued support for initiatives that promote national unity, responsible leadership and people-centred governance.
