By Jako Keke, March 16, 2026.
As political activities intensify ahead of the Senate race in Taraba South, supporters of Hon. Habila Timothy Anderifun have continued to amplify his track record in public office, presenting him as a strong contender for the Southern Zone seat.
Hon. Anderifun, who represented Ussa Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, is being projected by allies as an experienced legislator with a history of sponsoring people-oriented bills and community-driven initiatives.
During his tenure in the state legislature, Anderifun sponsored several key bills, including the establishment of the Taraba College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, the Office of the Auditor General for State and Local Governments, the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill, and the Taraba State Water Sanitation Board Establishment Bill. Political observers note that these legislative efforts were aimed at strengthening institutions, promoting accountability, and improving public service delivery.
Supporters also note that he played a significant role in strengthening financial oversight within the state legislature by sponsoring the passage of a seven-year audit report through the House of Assembly, a move widely seen as a step toward enhancing transparency and accountability in public financial management.
Beyond lawmaking, the former lawmaker was known for raising motions on critical issues affecting his constituency and the state at large. These included calls to regulate speed bumps on highways, investigate reported earth tremors around Rufu Mountain, and address the plight of flood-displaced persons. He also drew attention to recurring security challenges in Ussa Local Government Area, urging authorities to act decisively.
In the area of healthcare, supporters credit him with facilitating free medical outreaches that reportedly benefited over 6,000 residents, including surgical interventions. He also assisted individuals with hospital bills and distributed wheelchairs to persons living with disabilities.
Education formed another pillar of his constituency engagement. Anderifun awarded scholarships to more than 200 students of Ussa origin, paid school fees for indigent students and orphans, and influenced the establishment of two secondary schools in Alaha and Fikyu. He also sponsored the formation of the Ussa Students Union to promote unity and leadership among young people.
Traditional institutions in Ussa Local Government also witnessed notable changes during his time in office. He was said to have influenced the increase in districts from two to over twenty and facilitated the creation of two chiefdoms. He also supported peaceful resolution of chieftaincy disputes within the area.
In addition to previously highlighted employment facilitation into key state establishments, his supporters disclosed further interventions in job creation and empowerment. These include employment of Ussa indigenes into the School of Nursing, Jalingo, recruitment into the Taraba State Marshals, and the facilitation of skill acquisition training programmes aimed at equipping youths and women with sustainable livelihoods.
Observers say these initiatives not only addressed unemployment but also strengthened professional representation of Ussa indigenes in critical sectors.
Infrastructure interventions attributed to him include the grading of the Lupwe–Yamusa road, restoration of electricity in parts of Lissam and Rufu communities, repairs of transformers, sinking and rehabilitation of boreholes, and support for water distribution projects.
Security-related support, according to his associates, included provision of a generator to a military outpost in Kwesati Ward, financial support to vigilante groups, and assistance in the recruitment of youths into the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police.
Supporters further credit Hon. Anderifun with playing a significant role in strengthening democratic participation in Ussa. He reportedly influenced and mobilised voter registration efforts that increased the voting strength of the area from about 50,000 to over 120,000 registered voters.
In addition, he is said to have influenced the creation of polling units in Ussa, expanding them from 51 to over 120 polling units a development seen by political stakeholders as enhancing access to voting and deepening grassroots democracy.
As consultations continue across Southern Taraba, political analysts say the coming weeks will reveal how his legislative experience, empowerment initiatives, and electoral mobilisation record resonate with voters in the senatorial district.
For now, Hon. Habila Timothy Anderifun’s supporters insist that his performance at the state level positions him as a formidable aspirant in the unfolding contest for the Southern Zone Senate seat.
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