Taraba renames Government House after TY Danjuma

The Taraba State Government on Friday unveiled the renamed and remodelled Taraba Government House as T.Y. Danjuma House.

The Deputy Governor and chairman of the organising committee, Aminu Alkali, said that the decision was to appreciate Mr Danjuma for his uncommon contributions to the development of the state.

According to him, the state government found the elder statesman’s significant contributions to nation-building and vital role in the development of Taraba worthy enough to rename the facility after him as a form of appreciation.

“The decision to rename Taraba Government House as T.Y. Danjuma House is to recognise his contributions to nation-building and the developmental strides.

“This will serve as a form of appreciation for what the elder statesman has done for the development of the state,” he said.

Mr Danjuma, while inaugurating the remodelled government house renamed T.Y. Danjuma House, commended the governor for the decision.

He said the honour was a morale booster that would motivate him to attract more development to the state.

He appealed for a United Taraba, irrespective of political, tribal, and religious affiliations, to allow Mr Kefas’ administration to thrive.

Know more about Taraba State:

Taraba State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, located in the northeastern part of the country.

Its capital is Jalingo, and it is bordered by Adamawa State to the north, Gombe State to the northwest, Plateau State to the southwest, Benue State to the south, and Cameroon to the east.

The state has a population of approximately 3.2 million people and is inhabited by over 40 ethnic groups, including the Fulani, Mambilla, Kuteb, and Jukun.

Taraba State’s economy is primarily agricultural, with major crops including cotton, rice, and cassava.

The state is also rich in mineral resources like limestone, granite, and marble.

The Mambilla Plateau, a scenic highland with breathtaking views, and the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, a protected area with diverse wildlife, are some of the state’s notable attractions.

However, Taraba faces challenges such as security concerns due to banditry and communal conflicts, limited infrastructure development, and health and education challenges.

Despite these challenges, the State has opportunities for growth and development.

The state’s agricultural sector can be enhanced through investment and innovation, while its mineral resources can be harnessed for economic growth.

Tourism also has the potential to thrive, with the state’s unique natural attractions.

The state is home to institutions like Taraba State University, Federal University, Wukari, and College of Agriculture, Jalingo.

T. Y. Danjuma:

Taraba State is a northeastern Nigerian state with its capital in Jalingo. It shares borders with Adamawa, Gombe, Plateau, and Benue states, as well as Cameroon.

With approximately 3.2 million inhabitants, Taraba is home to over 40 ethnic groups, including the Fulani, Mambilla, Kuteb, and Jukun.

The state’s economy is primarily agricultural, producing crops like cotton, rice, and cassava, and is also rich in mineral resources such as limestone, granite, and marble.

Despite facing security, infrastructure, health, and education challenges, Taraba State has potential for growth.

Its agricultural sector can be enhanced, mineral resources harnessed, and tourism developed around attractions like the Mambilla Plateau and Gashaka-Gumti National Park.

Notable figures from Taraba include Governor Darius Ishaku and former Minister of Women Affairs Aisha Alhassan.

The state boasts institutions like Taraba State University, Federal University, Wukari, and College of Agriculture, Jalingo, providing educational opportunities for its residents.

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