Gov Kefas Restructures Ministries, Commissions In Taraba
Taraba state Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has reconstructed and adjusted the number of ministries in Taraba state to ensure efficiency and transparency and also stemme the level of running cost.
In a statement issued by Gibon Kattaps, Secretary to the government of the state, it was disclosed that the governor also merged the bureaus and Commissions which were under the office of the executive governor.
He 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, optimize resource utilization, 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.
Others are, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Energy and Economic Development, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism, Ministry of Health.
Some of the ministries are, 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 bureaus 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.
