Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
The APC Youth Vanguard Taraba State Chapter has express concern regarding the frequent foreign trips undertaken by Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, in an effort to attract foreign investors to Taraba State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Amb. Rikwense Muri issue to Journalists in Jalingo.
The statement reads in parts,
“The participation of the Governor in the recent Ministerial Panel in India is just one out of his many trips to UK, Finland, Germany, Paris, USA, etc within less than two years in office.
“While we recognize the importance of seeking investment opportunities, it is disheartening to observe that these trips have not resulted in a significant influx of foreign investments.
“Instead, the state treasury has been burdened by the high costs associated with these excursions, raising questions about their effectiveness and overall value.
According to him, last year report showed that Taraba State Government expended more than 6.5 billion naira on foreign trips to attract foreign investments.
He said that as an advocates for the youth and development of Taraba, they believe it is imperative to redirect our focus towards strategies that yield tangible benefits for our communities.
“The funds spent on these foreign trips could be better utilized in local initiatives that promote growth and development within the state.
The group urge the governor to critically evaluate the current approach to attracting investment and prioritize efforts that will deliver real outcomes for the people of Taraba.
“Our commitment to the success of our state remains strong, and we continue to pray for prosperity under the #MovingForward administration.
“We stand ready to support initiatives that truly uplift Taraba State and its citizens – the statement concluded.