As Nigeria continues to navigate the complexities of economic development and challenges, it is important that we the long suffering people of southern Taraba prioritize initiatives that will drive growth, create jobs, and improve the lives of our citizens moving forward.

One such initiatives birth by our illustrious son and father General TY Danjuma, supported by our indefatigable Governor, His Excellency Dr Agbu Kefas, in collaboration with the Federal government of Nigeria is the iconic General TY Danjuma Integrated Cargo and Agro-Allied Airport in Kashimbila, Takum Local Government Area.

For those who have yet to behold its splendor, the Kashimbila hydro dam, General TY Danjuma Cargo and Agro-Allied Airport, and the majestic man-made lakes, form an iconic tapestry of natural and man-made wonders. Nestled between towering mountains, adorned with snow-white crowns that glisten throughout the year.

This breathtaking destination is a symphony of emerald green valleys, rolling hills, and sapphire blue waters filled with billions and billions of fresh water fishes often thrusting and leaping into the air either to catch the glimpse of their majestic surroundings for themselves or in protest that they are tired of their habitat, and now want to become Peper soups.

The sheer scale and beauty of this wonderland are awe-inspiring, evoking the picturesque charm of Obudu Ranch and Switzerland combine. Vast stretches of lush agricultural land unfold like a canvas of green, as far as the eye can see. Every element of this majestic landscape, from the towering mountains to the sparkling lakes, blends in perfect harmony, creating a destination that is at once breathtakingly beautiful and humblingly majestic.

The mighty Kashimbila hydro dam with the potential to transform the Economic, social and agricultural fortune of not only our entire people, but with scattered ripple effects in nearby Benue, Cross River, Taraba and the whole business landscape of Nigeria and neighbouring country of Cameroon at large deserves our collective support. It’s worthy to note that the provincial capital of Northwest Cameroon, Bamenda is just 343 kilometres away from the Kashimbila hydro dam and Cargo airport, creating a vast opportunity for international cross border trade.

The benefits of this project are multifaceted. Firstly, the airport will provide a critical infrastructure for the transportation of agricultural products, enabling farmers to access wider markets and increase their productivity. This, in turn, will lead to improved food security, reduced poverty, and enhanced economic growth and creating vast wealth.

Secondly, the airport will create jobs and stimulate economic activity in the region. The operation of the airport will require a significant workforce, and the increased economic activity will lead to the creation of new businesses like real estates, hotels, and other support services in transport and logistics.

Thirdly, the airport will promote the development of the agricultural sector, which is critical to our people and Nigeria’s economic growth. The airport will provide a platform for the export of massive agricultural products to the international markets, enabling our people and Nigeria to tap into the global market and earn much-needed foreign exchange.

Irrespective of tribe or religion, our entire indigenous people need to quickly put behind us the age old animosity, tribal bigotry and rivalry and foam cooperative groups so government can grant you loans and agricultural equipments already imported by Governor Agbu Kefas to start investing in commercial farms now before people from distant lands will come and render us as spectators.

Furthermore, the airport will also have environmental benefits. By promoting the use of more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation modes, the airport will reduce the carbon footprint of agricultural product transportation. Additionally, the airport will facilitate the proper management and disposal of agricultural waste, reducing the environmental impact of agricultural activities.

In conclusion, the Integrated Cargo and Agro-Allied Airport in Kashimbila, Takum Local Government Area is a transformative project that has the potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve the lives of our citizens whether you are Kpazun, Wapan,Chamba, Kuteb, Ichen or whatever you call yourself. This project deserves our collective support, and we must come together and enjoy its maximum benefits.

We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to transform our land and drive economic growth. We must act now to ensure that this sustainable project transform our land forever. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to seize this opportunity and create a brighter future for our people and Nigeria at large. Economic prosperity on a scale never witnessed in our land beacons, let’s seize the once in a lifetime opportunity and run with it.

God bless General TY DANJUMA, God bless Dr Agbu Kefas, God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria .

ENOUGH OF THE HATE, ENOUGH OF THE ANIMOSITY.

Bako Benjamin is a Community Leader, Freelance Journalist and Adviser to the Taraba State Governor Dr Agbu Kefas. He writes from Lagos.