Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
In his avowed effort towards ensuring effective supervision, running and transparency in the states’ affairs, Governor Agbu Kefas has reconstructed and adjusted the number of ministries in the state.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Timothy Gibon Kattaps said that the Governor also merged Bureau and Commissions are under the office of the Executives Governor.
The statement said the changes were in response to some undisclosed challenges in the state.
“In response to the evolving challenges in Taraba State, Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas has approved a comprehensive restructuring of Ministries to ensure efficiency, supervision, and service delivery.
“The previous unwieldy structure of 25 ministries has been revised to align with the State’s changing needs and promote interdepartmental cooperation.
“The restructuring is to streamline processes, optimise resource utilisation, and address socioeconomic and infrastructural priorities effectively.
“This alignment with International benchmarks fosters sustainable development and improves the well-being of the people of Taraba state.
The restructured ministries includes Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Digital Economy and Innovation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Energy and Economic Development, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning. Others are, Ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Information and Reorientation, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Poverty Alleviation, Ministry of Rural and Urban Development, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Special Duties and Social Services, Ministry of Social Justice and Reintegration, Ministry of Transportation Development, Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, Ministry of Water Management and Aquatic Affairs, Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development and Ministry of Youths and Sports Development.
“The Bureau and Commissions which were restructured are; State Planning Commission, Bureau for Local Government, Tradition and Chieftaincy Affairs and Bureau for Land and Survey and Solid Minerals – the statement concluded.