CHIEF DAVID SABO KENTE AND HIS RESTORATION AGENDA OF TARABA STATE: A TASK THAT SHOULD BE EMBRACED BY ALL

By Ishaya Ibrahim Paabu.

Whenever the name Chief David Sabo Kente (DSK) is been mentioned in Taraba, it comes with a messianic aura typical of a providential man who is been waited upon to come and bring development, growth and restoration to a people in obscurity. Unarguably, the name DSK as he is fondly called is ubiquitous in Taraba today. It is not by emergency, the man has longed pitched himself with his omnipresent investments and philanthropic footprints in Taraba to restore Tarabans.

There is no denial of the incontrovertible fact that Taraba State is one of Nigeria’s least developed state which is faced too with the problem of poor revenue generation. In an ironic twist, Taraba is also one of the most endowed state in terms of natural resources, which should make it the number one investment destination. These two facts is as plain as a pikestaff. With over 40 mineral resources available in the state, there is every reason it is called “Nature’s gift to the Nation”. But in-spite of being the “Nature’s Gift to the Nation”, Taraba is one State economically comatose, socially torpid, and business-wise sluggish. A state best describe as a synonym to moribund.

It is difficult to accept that there is hardly any other reason for our backward position as a state other than the leadership failure. It is always about the leader – the man or woman who steers the ship of state. What values do they bring to the table? What is their blueprints? And who are the persons the electorates vote for? The first two questions lies on the last one. This always have been embedded in our decision formula in choosing those who pilot the affairs of our state. Past election years precisely the last two, Tarabans have been confined to innocent reliance on the selfish decision of the political elite to which the masses subscribe gullibly to. The result is what has made us to be stagnated.

We are in a defining point. And at this very critical moment, It behooves to say that the gubernatorial aspiration of Chief David Sabo Kente is the best thing that can happen to Tarabans. Nothing can substitute having DSK at the helm of affairs of our state at this dire period of stagnation and decline in virtually all sector of Taraba. And amidst scarcity of funds from the center, all what we need is for us to have a man who can evolve our state’s economy with ideas that will steer our enormous economic potentials and create jobs for the people as well. Truly, Taraba should not again miss the quality service of Chief David Sabo Kente which would propel our state to rank top in the committee of states.

The 21st century has left us behind. The past six years has been the worst. We are comatose and the result as everyone can see is that the state has been the worse for it. Taraba, must weather through the storms, and get it right this time around. Chief David Sabo Kente and his restoration agenda is a task that should be embrace by every committed Taraban across all divide. The man is being called the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Restoration Agenda for a reason, he has the capacity to take the state to another era of industrialization. What even Lee Kuan Yew took thirty (30) years to do in Singapore, it will take chief DSK eight ( years to set Taraba on the same path of that great reputation. Good governance is not magic, it is for leaders to take up responsibilities and utilize the right resources for the right needs. Fashola did it in Lagos. Nasir El-Rufai is doing it in Kaduna. Chief David Sabo Kente can do it in Taraba.

Earlier this year around February when the renowned World View Magazine released transcripts of an interview on his perspective on the economic position of Taraba and how he intend to change the narrative if given the opportunity, the GOC of the restoration agenda, Chief David Sabo Kente got people startled and amazed at his intelligent response. The established entrepreneur, business mogul and technocrat had this to say which read in parts “...The the world is changing. Governance is not all about collecting subvention and disbursing but is all about going there to show your ingenuity in terms of revenue generation and expenditure control. If you can’t do that effectively you cannot survive in the current dispensation. That is the system that works all over the world. The oil is already going down and the subvention from the center is not much...”

Still rolling out answers to questions in the interview, he again proved himself to be knowledgeable about the grassroots potentials of Taraba. He said “...an agrarian state like ours needs somebody with a holistic knowledge of the economy of the rural setting in order to be able to put a mark on the ground. I don’t need the government to pomp money for us before we will be able to do a project. We need just synergies. We will need to go into Public Private Partnerships and other sources to have a lot of infrastructure on ground for our people...”

The above is beyond doubt the world best practice. I have never been in doubt to say Chief David Sabo Kente is the finest candidate for the Taraba job. I wonder how a man who have not tested any sort of elective office continually impacts people with smiles, invests much in the economy of Taraba, create job opportunities through his many enterprises, invested also in our educational sector and also has indelible philanthropic marks all round. Such a man is either gifted or skilled. DSK combines both of the attributes.

The year 2023 is fast approaching and again our state Taraba is seriously palpitating on who will be the next pilot of our affairs. As usual, many candidates are showing interest, but believe me only one candidate has carved his niche across Taraba and is worthy to take the crown. Chief David Sabo Kente possess the pedigree and an enviable credential to lead Taraba. Even his worst public critics secretly acknowledge the fact that he is the man whom the cap fits.

The score card of the Kente born entrepreneur is there for all to peruse. He have heavily invested his resources all round Taraba state to boost economic activity and to create job opportunities for the masses. The man, has touched the nooks and crannies of the state with his philanthropic gestures through the DSK foundation so much so that he is been referred to as the senior advocate of the masses. The hour has come, Tarabans we ought to embrace the Restoration Agenda, the General Officer Commanding of this agenda, Chief David Sabo Kente is trusted and will deliver, he is ready to serve.

Asshurbanipal:

If pdp can win two senatorial seats then atiku cannot lose in adamawa

in addition PDP has won 5 out of 8 house of reps seat so far still waiting for the remaining three as collation is still going on.

just in

Adamawa has made history as the elect the youngest senator in Nigeria. representing Adamawa north .
so far PDP has won two senatorial seat in Adamawa . Adamawa north and Adamawa south.

that of Adamawa central senatorial zone, collation is still in progress.

those thinking Atiku will lose Adamawa surprise await them in Buhari home State .

morgist:
Subject to the confirmation of INEC, final result from Atiku’s home state of Adamawa

APC - 375,621 (59.98%)
PDP - 250,560 (40.02%)

#NigeraDecides2019

this was 2015 results Mr man. as it stand now PDP has two elected senators in Adamawa State . we are waiting for the last senatorial district as collation is still on going.

Corp members serving in Daura, President Buhari home town paid a Sallah visit to his residence.
The corp members whose PPA is the President home town speak through their liaison officer Mr Ishaq ., "says they are here to applaud his good deed so far " . the Corp members promise to stand by the President in the forth coming general election. why ?
The President who feels happy says he personally called Gen. Gowon to thank him for the initiative of creating NYSC to promote unity .
He further directed that half a million should be giving to the corp members which spark out joy among them (corp members) . they kept shouting sai Baba 2019.
The question is how much will each of them get out of the 500,000 ?
Do any body mobilized them purposely for this ? or do the really meant it?
Out of the half million given to them, if they are to share among about 30 of them. Each person will get #16,666 .
Is the amount really worth celebrating as a graduate ? if yes ! then there's lack and insufficiency in the country bless with so many natural resources.
if the amount is not worth celebrating, why assuring Baba 2019 after money was mentioned. probably celebrating been short Change ?.
what I expect from the Corp members as an average Nigerian, is the joy talking one on one with the President not because money is involved.
This stands as an indicative major to authorities concern that corp members welfare (19,800) is not enough in these harsh Economy where price of commodities are high for an average family talk less of a corp member who leave his family afar probably having no body to run to in time of need.
my prayer is the swift implementation of the proposed 50,000 monthly stipend to ease the suffering of serving Corp members .
As a concern youth and advocate of good governance I expect nothing less.
My Opinion

post=70494075:
People will always talk, Baba , please continue doing your thing.
Even Jesus have haters.
Shameless hypocrites writing rubbish!

I outline two things which you didn't even consider .
one is the welfare of serving corp members and secondly i call on you youth not sell their concise .

vote buying is becoming a serious issue today in Nigeria. let learn not to be carried away by little stipends politician give .

But due to your hypocritic nature you didn't see that .

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assuring Baba 2019 has political undertone which is not expected of them as serving Corp members .
they should just appreciate the kind gesture .
Beside this Nigeria

kenonze:
The intent is what matters not the amount.

Learn to be appreciative

assuring Baba 2019 has political undertone which is not expected of them as serving Corp members .
they should just appreciate the kind gesture .

post=70494075:
People will always talk, Baba , please continue doing your thing.
Even Jesus have haters.
Shameless hypocrites writing rubbish!

see lazy youth talking

Corp members serving in Daura, President Buhari home town paid a Sallah visit to his residence.
The corp members whose PPA is the President home town speak through their liaison officer Mr Ishaq ., "says they are here to applaud his good deed so far " . the Corp members promise to stand by the President in the forth coming general election. why ?

The President who feels happy says he personally called Gen. Gowon to thank him for the initiative of creating NYSC to promote unity .

He further directed that half a million should be giving to the corp members which spark out joy among them (corp members) . they kept shouting sai Baba 2019.

The question is how much will each of them get out of the 500,000 ?

Do any body mobilized them purposely for this ? or do the really meant it?

Out of the half million given to them, if they are to share among about 30 of them. Each person will get #16,666 .
Is the amount really worth celebrating as a graduate ? if yes ! then there's lack and insufficiency in the country bless with so many natural resources.

if the amount is not worth celebrating, why assuring Baba 2019 after money was mentioned.
probably celebrating been short Change ?.
what I expect from the Corp members as an average Nigerian, is the joy talking one on one with the President not because money is involved.

This stands as an indicative major to authorities concern that corp members welfare (19,800) is not enough in these harsh Economy where price of commodities are high for an average family talk less of a corp member who leave his family afar probably having no body to run to in time of need.

my prayer is the swift implementation of the proposed 50,000 monthly stipend to ease the suffering of serving Corp members .

As a concern youth and advocate of good governance I expect nothing less.

My Opinion

Comr. Good luck Peter Kappe.

The Mega party
EXCLUSIVE | Over 2 Million PDP, APC Members and Supporters May Defect To New Mega Party ADP In 2018. -TheWailersNG

There are indications that sizeable numbers of aggrieved PDP members and supporters may defect to the newly formed mega Party who is currently undergoing registration at the INEC.

The crisis in PDP and other parties which has not near any ending has further helped the new party to look like the best bride in town. Recall that a week ago, the sacked factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) told members of his camp and party that they can join any party of their choice.

The statement has been interpreted by some political analysts to mean that Makarfi may have been negotiating his way into ADP as a soft landing to avoid a total disgrace by the Sheriff camp.

In the same vein, former minister of aviation Chief Femi Fani Kayode who is a loyal man to Ex-President Obasanjo who on a daily basis pronounces PDP dead has vowed never to stay in the same party if Senator Ali Modu Sheriff forces his way to remain party Chairman, he may also be one of the point men in the New Mega Party Action Democratic Party (ADP) when the time comes.

Since the crisis between the two factional leaders of PDP, Makarfi camp has threatened to form APDP which has failed, they also murmured and echoed mega party formation but seems they lack the capacity to do so, they may have now resolved to take their structure to the new mega party as the only and best alternative instead of wasting time fighting Sheriff in court.

The new Mega party has been running its programmes and coordinating programmes without making any noise about it but WAILERSNG got an exclusive information that the party will take Nigeria by storm soon.

The permutation going on within the political class may greatly favour the party and strengthening it the more because, many members of Senate, Governors, House of Reps both serving and retired will join the party.

It was also learnt that both APC and PDP leaders and youths across Nigeria are strongly behind the new party but has maintained some distance from the party for now until every strategies are being put in proper perspective.

Currently, leadership Structures are being formed in all the 774 Local Governments areas and wards across Nigeria, canvassing mass and membership drive will commence in later part of 2017, a source who prefers to remain anonymous disclosed to WAILERSNG.

joining the movement is free check the official page on facebook Action democratic party join d group and will get all the necessary info

*ADP, US Embassy Official Meeting*

An official of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Robert Wong has stated that the survival of democracy in Nigeria would depend on the ability of leaders to establish and nurture strong political parties with clear economic and political ideologies.
Mr. Wong who is the political officer at the US Embassy said this at a meeting in Abuja with the leadership of the Action Democratic Party (ADP). He disclosed that the meeting was necessitated by the desire of the Embassy to establish partnership with the ADP to nurture democracy in Nigeria. He declared that the Embassy would study the Manifesto and Constitution of the ADP to ascertain the party’s ideology and determine areas of assistance and collaboration. Mr. Wong commended the leadership of the party for the high level of organization and preparedness he noticed at the party’s National Headquarters and expressed optimism that the ADP would certainly do well in politics of Nigeria.
In a response, the National Chairman of the ADP, Engr. Y. Y. Sani expressed gratitude to the US Embassy for arranging the meeting with the party’s officials. He further said that Nigeria is an important member of the International community with strategic interest is that cannot be ignored. Engr. Sani noted that the ADP would pursue an economic policy that would be private-sector driven with special empowerment programmes for women and the youth.
He added that the ADP would avoid the pitfalls which he said had adversely affected the other political parties. He listed the pitfalls as lack of internal democracy and impunity.
In a similar vein, the National Secretary, Dr. James Okoroma disclosed that the ADP had made constitutional provisions for organs that would ensure the participation of all Nigerians in politics at all levels.
Another leader of the party Chief Alani Bankole, from the South West spoke on the need to determine the future of the country through active participation in Government.
Other leaders of the party present at the meeting were; the National Vice Chairman (South East), Chief Rex Onyeabor, the National Youth Leader, Prince Edobor Oghosa, National Legal Adviser, Barr. Obadiah J Bichi, the Deputy National Woman Leaders (North) Engr. Esther Ochei and Bishop Stella Sheidun (South), the National Administrative Secretary, Hon. Pam Ibrahim among others.

Nigeria democracy in danger

how can a man who based in London (idris Ahmed the founder of Cups ) keep on writing trash from London on behave of Nigerians

Gunshots which started around two minutes past one A M in wukari town its still waging on at time of filling this report.
It is believe that the state generally is living in fear, many troop have been deployed to the state capital to make sure peace reign in the state.
More details later to ascertain what really engineered the gunshot.

The guys b like no our papa b d president we wil do what ever we want

Not fewer than 20 people feared dead after a bomb went off at a mosque in Yola, the capital of Adamawa in north-east Nigeria.



The blast occurred at the mosque in Jambutu on Friday afternoon.

The attack happened hours after a suicide bomb attack left six people dead in the early hours of Friday at a Mosque behind a Magistrate Court around the Polo area of Maiduguri, Borno State.

No group has claimed responsibility for both attacks.

Details to come.

http://www.channelstv.com/2015/10/23/scores-killed-in-yola-blast/

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Not less than 50 people feared dead after a bomb went off at a mosque in Yola, the capital of Adamawa in north-east Nigeria.



The blast occurred at the mosque in Jambutu on Friday afternoon.

The attack happened hours after a suicide bomb attack left six people dead in the early hours of Friday at a Mosque behind a Magistrate Court around the Polo area of Maiduguri, Borno State.

No group has claimed responsibility for both attacks.

Details to come.

http://www.channelstv.com/2015/10/23/scores-killed-in-yola-blast/

Lalasticlala
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What of nyako and his son

[quote author=Ishilove post=37756904]Interesting. However, if you know you can't conform, don't go to such schools. I as a Christian will not go to a school where the hijab is enforced, and I'm sure the vice versa pertains to the muslims.

If you can't conform, find an alternative because most private schools in Nigeria are built on the foundation of their own unique ideologies. P/s go to A B U zaria and see for ur self

The rise and fall of A P C

This A P C wetin the do them

The election petition which was forwarded by S D P political party was moved to Abuja for security reasons.

The party forward there petition on Monday after the announcement of the gubernatorial result in favour of A P C candidate sen Jebrilla bindow was declared the winner.
S D P seek for justice due to irregularities in elections both the senatorial and gubernatorial election the party challenged the conduct of election in the state, with evidence, on the presidential and senatorial election the party register her candidate to contest for senator representing Adamawa central but to their surprise on the election day the party or their logo was not found on the ballot papers.

P d p take lead in Adamawa as the remaining nine L G A result start coming in although all the remaining nine L G A are P D P stronghood.

Info later