AWARD: ALGON Chairman Bags Award for Developmental Strides in Kurmi.

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] November 5, 2026.

The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Moses Maihankali, has received an Award of Excellence from Single Truth Magazine in recognition of his contributions to the development of Kurmi Local Government Area.

The award was presented by the Chief Executive Officer of the magazine, Mr. Daniel Philibus, during a ceremony in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.

Speaking at the presentation, Philibus said Maihankali was selected for the honour in recognition of his remarkable strides in grassroots development and commitment to improving the welfare of residents of Kurmi Local Government Area.

He particularly commended the ALGON Chairman for his humanitarian interventions, including the provision of free medical services and scholarship support for indigenes studying medicine at various universities across the country.

Philibus congratulated the award recipient and urged him to sustain his commitment to public service, stressing that the people were watching and would continue to assess his performance through his actions.

Responding, Maihankali, who also serves as Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council, pledged that his administration would intensify efforts to improve the lives of residents within the local government and beyond.

He disclosed that his administration had sustained the provision of free medical services and introduced a monthly allowance of ₦50,000 for indigenes of Kurmi studying medicine in Nigerian universities.

The ALGON Chairman also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting the policies and development agenda of Governor Agbu Kefas in Taraba State.

He expressed appreciation to the management of Single Truth Magazine for recognising his contributions, describing the award as a motivation to do more in advancing development and improving the welfare of the people.

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