By Bako Benjamin
Since Dr. Agbu Kefas assumed office as the Governor of Taraba State, he has been tirelessly exploring innovative strategies to alleviate and ultimately eradicate the scourge of grinding poverty that has long plagued the state. In his quest to achieve this noble goal, his administration has introduced a plethora of initiatives aimed at empowering the citizens and fostering economic growth.
One of the notable initiatives is the distribution of massive food palliatives across the 16 local government areas of the state, providing succor to the most vulnerable populations. Furthermore, his administration has also distributed farming tractors and other essential equipment to encourage mass participation in agriculture, thereby boosting food production and self-sufficiency.
In addition, the distribution of economic tree seedlings has been a significant aspect of his poverty reduction strategy. This forward-thinking initiative is designed to promote sustainable economic growth and ensure a steady source of income for generations to come.
Most recently, his administration has commenced cash handouts to vulnerable populations, providing immediate relief to those in dire need.
I address you my constituency, the esteemed Jukun people today, please I strongly urge you to embrace Governor Agbu Kefas’s tree planting campaign with unwavering enthusiasm. Our region is blessed with some of the most fertile and lucrative soil in northern Nigeria, making it an ideal location for large-scale tree planting and agricultural activities.
Year after year, our land is inundated with outsiders who come to exploit our rich resources, leaving with valuable commodities such as timbers, yams, rice, sesame seeds, locus beans, cassava, and more. Meanwhile, we remain mired in poverty, failing to reap the benefits of our own abundance.
However, the game-changing potential of economic trees, particularly palm trees, cannot be overstated. These trees have the remarkable ability to generate immense wealth, creating hundreds of millionaires within a remarkably short period of just four years after planting.
Imagine the transformative impact on our local economy and the lives of our people if we were to harness the power of palm trees and other economic trees. It’s time for us to take control of our resources, invest in our future, and reap the rewards of our labor.
While cash handouts provide temporary relief, economic trees offer a long-term solution to poverty. Let’s embrace this lucrative initiative, so we can ensure a steady source of wealth for generations to come.
For in the face of poverty’s formidable stronghold, tree planting stands as a beacon of resilience, a testament to the transformative power of foresight and perseverance. If we choose to invest in this long-term strategy today, we will not only secure a brighter future for ourselves but also bequeath a lasting legacy to generations yet to come.
Let us, therefore, stand resolute in our support for Dr. Agbu Kefas’s visionary leadership, and together, let us forge a future where the shackles of poverty are but a distant memory, replaced by the boundless promise of a greener, more prosperous Taraba State.
PLANT PALM TREES TODAY AND BECOME A MILLIONAIRE IN FEW YEARS TIME!
- Bako Benjamin, Agbu Kefas’ supporter writes from Taraba