SPORTS: Jalingo 1, 2 football team plays Humanitarian Service football Cup Tournament in honour of Kefas.

By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo.

Jalingo one and two local football team weekend played a humanitarian service football Cup tournament in honour of Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas.

The Humanitarian Service football srevice Cup which was played at Afulahan Square in Jalingo was historic and first of its kind since assumption Office of Governor Kefas.

The football tournament which drew dignitaries from across the state and beyond was huge success.

Speaking during the football match, the speaker of the Taraba state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Kizito Bonzena urged youths in Taraba state to be law abiding and committed to Kefas peace mantra.

He noted that peace, unity and security remained top most priority of Kefas for the people of the state.

"As we all know, they can be no progress in Taraba without been law abiding and adhering to constituted authorities.

You must shun violence, avoid being used as tools of destruction, and channel your energy into productive ventures,” the Speaker said.

He tasked Taraba youths to continue to support administration enable him laid a solid foundation for growth across all sectors in the state.

He informed that Kefas deserves continuity come 2027, nothing that all Tarabans must stand firmly and thrown their weight behind him.

"He has shown capacity, compassion, and commitment, let us support him to continue the good work" he hinted.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Local Government, Traditions and Chieftaincy Affairs, Engr. Godfrey Dame assured that governor Kefas would get full support from all 16 LGA areas of the state come 2027.

Dame who described Kefas as a true leader highlighted that he genuinely cares about the welfare of all Tarabans.

"Governor Kefes has done so much for us, from education to healthcare, infrastructure and security" he added.

On his part, the co-host of the Kefas football tournament, Alhaji Muhammed Jungudo applauded the Speaker of the Taraba state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Kizito Bonzena, Secretary to Government of Taraba State (SGS) Barr GT Kataps, Royal Fathers among others who graced the Humanitarian Service Cup Final.

“We are deeply humbled by the calibre of personalities who took time out of their busy schedules to witness this football tournament.

This event is in honour to our dependable Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas who has dedicated his life to service the people of the state.

He stressed that the primary goal of the competition was to unite Tarabans and rally support for his second term bid re-election.

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