Taraba Plans 10,000-Hectare Farm Estate to Empower Youths, Boost Food Production

The Taraba State Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000-hectare cluster farm estate to boost food production and create sustainable agricultural opportunities for youths across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa, disclosed this in Jalingo as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day.

Maikasuwa said the estate would deploy modern farming equipment and practices, with participating youths expected to receive between two and three hectares each to engage in commercial agriculture. He said the initiative is aimed at reducing unemployment, empowering young people and strengthening food security in Taraba.

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Taraba State University Joins ASUU Ultimatum to 21 Universities Over 2025 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has joined 20 other state-owned universities placed on a 14-day ultimatum over the alleged non-implementation of key provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The ultimatum was issued following resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Abuja, where the union expressed concern over what it described as the “haphazard implementation” of the agreement. ASUU warned that the affected universities could face industrial action if the outstanding issues are not resolved within the 14-day window. The union authorised the affected branches to begin formal processes for strike action should their respective university authorities fail to address the issues. Taraba State University, Jalingo, was specifically listed among the 21 universities affected by the directive. Other institutions on the list include Nasarawa State Universit...

Federal Medical Centre Jalingo Disowns Fake Mortuary Attendant Recruitment Notice

The management of the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, has disowned a purported recruitment notice inviting members of the public to apply for the position of Mortuary Attendant. The announcement, titled “Federal Medical Center, Taraba State – Public Announcement,” had circulated publicly and claimed to be from the medical centre. However, in a statement issued on Saturday by the Public Relations Unit of the centre, the management clarified that the recruitment notice did not originate from the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, urging members of the public to disregard the announcement.

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...

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