Our Platform
A platform that works for Taraba
Nine focused priorities shaped by conversations with citizens, traditional leaders, farmers, traders, students, and professionals across the state.
Taraba's economy runs on agriculture. We will support farmers with improved seedlings, fertilizer access, storage facilities, and fair market linkages to reduce post-harvest losses and increase incomes.
- Farm input subsidies and cooperatives
- Rural storage and processing centres
- Market access and fair pricing
Every Taraban deserves access to quality primary healthcare. We will upgrade health centres, ensure reliable drug supply, and recruit more medical staff to rural communities.
- Primary health centre revitalisation
- Free maternal and child health services
- Mobile clinics for remote wards
Investing in people is investing in the future. We will renovate schools, train and motivate teachers, and expand vocational and digital skills training for youth.
- School infrastructure upgrades
- Teacher training and welfare
- Vocational and STEM programmes
Without peace, development cannot flourish. We will strengthen community policing, support dialogue among groups, and work with federal security agencies to protect lives and property.
- Community-led security networks
- Conflict prevention and mediation
- Protection of farmers and herders
Youth and women are the engine of our state. We will create jobs, grants, and leadership pathways that unlock their potential and keep our brightest talents at home.
- Startup and small-business grants
- Apprenticeship and internship schemes
- Women in leadership and enterprise
Roads, electricity, and internet are the backbone of modern life. We will prioritize intra-state roads, rural electrification, and broadband expansion.
- Intra-state road rehabilitation
- Rural electrification and solar
- Digital connectivity for LGAs
Public funds must deliver public good. We will enforce transparent budgeting, reduce wasteful spending, and invest every naira where it makes the biggest difference for citizens.
- Open budget publication
- Zero-tolerance for corruption
- Result-based project tracking
Taraba's natural beauty is an asset to protect. We will promote reforestation, flood control, and climate-smart farming to safeguard our land for future generations.
- Tree-planting and erosion control
- Climate-smart farming extension
- Waste management in urban centres
From the Mambilla Plateau to our rich cultural festivals, Taraba has untapped tourism potential. We will develop tourist sites, improve access roads, and promote our heritage to create jobs and attract investment.
- Upgrade and promote tourist destinations
- Cultural festivals and heritage preservation
- Road access and visitor safety around sites