The Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has taken a significant stride towards enhancing governance and improving public service delivery by approving a comprehensive restructuring of the state’s ministries. With a firm commitment to efficiency, supervision, and better service delivery, the governor has revamped the previous unwieldy structure of 25 ministries to better align with the evolving needs of the state and promote seamless cooperation between departments.
A press release, signed by Secretary to the State Government Barr. Gebon Kataps, highlights the primary objectives of this restructuring. The foremost goal is to streamline processes, ensuring smooth coordination and optimal utilization of resources.
Additionally, the restructuring aims to address pressing socioeconomic and infrastructural priorities effectively. By benchmarking with international standards, the Taraba State government believes that sustainable development can be fostered, ultimately leading to improved well-being for the people of the state.
The comprehensive restructuring exercise encompasses various ministries that have been realigned to better serve the interests of Taraba State. The ministries involved are as follows:
1. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
2. Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Industry
3. Ministry of Digital Economy and Innovation
4. Ministry of Education
5. Ministry of Energy and Economic Development
6. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
7. Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning
8. Ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism
9. Ministry of Health
10. Ministry of Information and Reorientation
11. Ministry of Justice
12. Ministry of Poverty Alleviation
13. Ministry of Rural and Urban Development
14. Ministry of Science and Technology
15. Ministry of Special Duties and Social Services
16. Ministry of Social Justice and Reintegration
17. Ministry of Water Management and Aquatic Affairs
18. Ministry of Transportation Development
19. Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development
20. Ministry of Youths and Sports Development
In addition to these ministries, the office of the executive governor will house the following bureaus, which will play crucial roles in supporting and implementing the government’s policies and initiatives:
1. State Planning Commission
2. Bureau for Local Government, Tradition, and Chieftaincy Affairs
3. Bureau for Land and Survey
4. Bureau for Solid Minerals
Governor Agbu Kefas’ decision to restructure the ministries and bureaus signifies his administration’s unwavering commitment to efficient governance and improved service delivery. By aligning the government apparatus with the evolving needs of Taraba State, the governor aims to foster development, uplift the lives of the people, and position the state as a model of progress and prosperity.