VISIT: NUJ President Commends Governor Kefas’ Free Education Policy, Calls for Emulation.

By Jako,October 13,2025.

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Abdullahi Yahya, has lauded the free education policy introduced by Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, describing it as a transformative initiative worthy of emulation by other state governors.

Yahaya gave the commendation in Jalingo shortly after inspecting some ongoing projects in the state during his official vist, in the company of the Governor’s spokesman, Emmanuel Bello.

He noted that the free education policy would enhance access to learning at the primary and secondary school levels, while also motivating young people to pursue higher education.

The NUJ President further commended Governor Kefas for his strategic investment in the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Jalingo, describing it as a bold step toward strengthening the state’s health sector.

Speaking on the state’s agricultural drive, Yahaya praised the Governor’s Green House initiative, urging other leaders across the country to replicate similar efforts to promote food security and boost agricultural productivity.

He also spoke on the Palliative Market project in Kpantinapu, saying that once operational, it would stimulate economic growth and offer relief to low-income earners.

While acknowledging the government’s impressive development strides, Comrade Yahya emphasized the need for continuous training and retraining of journalists, whom he described as vital partners in nation-building.

He charged media practitioners to uphold professionalism and ethical standards in the discharge of their duties to promote accurate and responsible journalism.

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