Dr.Filister pledges equity to all.

Commissioner for Social Justice and Re-integration Dr Filister Irariman Musa pledges to promote social justice in the society.

The Commissioner Taraba state ministry of Social Justice and Re-integration Honorable Dr Filister Irariman Musa has said she will ensure promotion of social justice is attained in the state.

The Commissioner stated this in an interview with our Reporter shortly after assuming office in Jalingo.

Dr Filister who appreciated the Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas for finding her worthy of the position said she will do all its takes to make the Governor proud.

" I was overwhelmed when I heard my name among the Commissioners appointed by the Governor'' she said.

The Commissioner remarked that Development can only thrive in a society where there is justice, saying her ministry will ensure it build on mission of the Governor to move the state forward.

Dr Filister sai" If there's crisis the system will not work"

She reiterated her determination to Re-integrate Tarabans irrespective of religion,tribe,zone or clan in the interest of peaceful living.

Dr Musa revealed that injustices unaddressed causes human rights problem or abuse in the society hence the to ensure people are given justice where there rights may have been violated.

She added that when Injustice is addressed people feel very happy and accord government needed support to succeed.

Commenting on declaration of State of Emergency on Education sector by the Governor and subsequent pronouncement of free Education at primary and secondary schools across the state,Dr Filister Irariman Musa said it is a welcome Development as no parent will complain for lack of fund to sponsor their Education.

She urged parents to ensure they enroll the children to school to acquire western Education to enable them build a better Taraba State.

She promised to ensure girl child are given the right to Education as well as their male counterpart.

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