KURMI: Maihankali Takes Charge at ALGON, Hails Kefas over Kurmi road Projects.

By Jako Keke, December 21,2025.

The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Moses Maihankali, has affirmed his readiness to reposition the association for effective service delivery and stronger collaboration with the state government.

Maihankali, who also serves as Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council, made the assertion during an interview with journalists in Jalingo, where he pledged to ensure proper coordination of ALGON activities across the state.

He stressed that the association under his leadership would work in harmony with the policies and development agenda of the Governor Agbu Kefas–led administration.

The ALGON chairman expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him, assuring them that he would not betray the trust. He called on council chairmen across the state to give him maximum support in order to collectively move the association forward.

Maihankali also lauded Governor Kefas for what he described as a historic milestone, noting that Taraba State has, for the first time, successfully transitioned from one elected local government council to another. He thanked the governor for granting local government chairmen the mandate to serve the people at the grassroots.

Meanwhile, the Kurmi council boss has commended the state government over the ongoing construction of the Mararaba–Baissa–Abong road, saying the project has brought renewed hope to the people of Kurmi Local Government Area.

Speaking to journalists, Maihankali revealed that communities in Kurmi are overwhelmed with joy following the remobilization of construction companies to the project site by Governor Agbu Kefas. He confirmed that work is progressing and urged host communities to cooperate fully with contractors to ensure timely completion in line with required standards.

He further praised the governor for having the welfare and aspirations of Kurmi people at heart, adding that the completion of the road would address long-standing transportation challenges and fulfill the yearnings of residents in the area.

According to him, the road project, when completed, will significantly boost economic activities and improve access to communities within Kurmi Local Government Area.

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