Category: Youth

Governor Agbu Kefas was at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, to watch the thrilling grand finale of the Jalingo Champions League live, as lovers of football and passionate supporters trooped out.

At full time, the score stood at 3-0, with Youth Development Agency FC emerging champions after a dominant victory over ATC FC.

Awards and trophies were presented to outstanding players and teams. The Governor had the honour of presenting the Championship Trophy to Youth Development Agency FC.

His love and commitment to youth development have spurred this administration to prioritise sports. The state has witnessed the immense talent and passion for football among young people in Taraba State.

The Governor has directed the State Sports Commission to set up a committee to scout football talents across the 16 Local Government Areas of Taraba State. The Commission is also to organise similar competitions at the LGA level to deepen grassroots participation.

Furthermore, the administration will establish a Sports Academy dedicated to identifying, training, and nurturing young sporting talents in the state, ahead of the forthcoming Sports Festival.

The Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo and the Wukari Stadium have both been awarded for remodelling and reconstruction. Work will commence soon.

Young footballers in Taraba deserve every opportunity to showcase their talents and be groomed for professional careers, and the administration will stop at nothing to support them.

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Governor Agbu Kefas officially flagged off the Kefas Youth Enterprise Fund through the Taraba State Youth Development Agency.

In Phase 1, over 200 beneficiaries received ₦500,000 each to grow and sustain their businesses. For the next batch, to accommodate more young people, the administration has injected an additional ₦1 billion into the Enterprise Fund.

The Governor reiterated that the administration’s commitment to youth development remains unwavering. It will continue to engage young people meaningfully and create opportunities for them and for society at large.

At the ceremony, the Taraba State Youth Development Roadmap was unveiled, a strategic framework designed to guide and drive youth development initiatives across the state.

Also unveiled was ‘Future Ready’, a practical guidebook on skills and global competitiveness for young people. The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, graced the occasion.

The administration is serious about young people and the next generation of Tarabans. That is why their welfare remains top of its priorities.

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