Skip to main content

Taraba State Executive Council Lifts Ban On Employment

taraba gov Ishaku 
The Taraba State Executive Council has lifted the embargo placed on employment into the state civil service.
According to the Executive Council, the decision to lift the ban was taken, based on the draft White Paper Committee Report on the verification of transfers and employment in the State Civil Service from the month of November, 2012 to May 2015.
All members of the council accepted the White Paper Committee Recommendations and collectively agreed that in the process of engagement of staff in the service, due process should be followed through advertisement of vacancies.
They agreed on the need to take into consideration geographical spread and that all employment in the state civil service should be made on the strength of presentation of genuine education and professional certificates as against the statements of results or testimonials.
The Taraba State Executive Council also agreed on the need for all the state-owned institutions of higher learning to always provide graduates their certificate within one year of graduation.
Speaking to journalists on the outcome of the Executive Council Meeting, the Chief of Staff, Rebo Usman, said the entire council unanimously agreed that critical areas of needs to be considered during employment and transfers, so as to sustain the system.
 Mr. Usman  also advised employees without certificates, but currently on the state government payroll, to urgently present their genuine educational or professional certificates, so as not to be sacked.

-http://emiratesnewsonline.com

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Taraba Governor Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Redeploys Four Commissioners

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the immediate redeployment of four Commissioners serving in the State Executive Council as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The redeployment, contained in a press release dated August 26, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, Esq., affects four ministries. Under the new arrangement, Hon. Peter George moves from the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to the Ministry of Water Management and Aquatic Affairs, while Hon. Daniel Ishaku is redeployed from Water Management and Aquatic Affairs to the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation. Also affected are Hon. Bernard Shonzen James Kassa, who moves from the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services, and Hon. Philip Habu James, who is redeployed from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry...

Tinubu approve reconstruction of Numan-Jalingo, Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede, Mayo Selbe–Gembu roads

By Taraba Facts President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the completion of the long-abandoned Jalingo–Numan Road, rehabilitation of the Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede Road and construction of the Mayo Selbe–Gembu Road has been welcomed as a major development for Taraba State. The approval is expected to address some of the state’s long-standing road infrastructure challenges and improve connectivity between communities, commercial centres and neighbouring states. The Jalingo–Numan Road, which has remained abandoned for years, is considered a critical route for the movement of people and goods between Taraba and Adamawa states. Its completion is expected to ease transportation, reduce travel difficulties and support economic activities along the corridor. Similarly, the rehabilitation of the Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede Road and construction of the Mayo Selbe–Gembu Road are expected to improve access to rural communities and boost agricultural, tourism and commercial activities, particu...

Kefas Bans Livestock Rearing in Residential Areas of Jalingo, Imposes ₦50,000 Fine

The Taraba State Government has banned the rearing of animals in residential areas and other parts of Jalingo, the state capital, as part of efforts to tackle environmental nuisance, safeguard public health, and maintain a cleaner and more orderly city. The government also warned that anyone found violating the directive will face an immediate fine of ₦50,000. Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA), Mr. Iliya Kefas, announced the ban during the state's monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Jalingo.