TARABA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS EXECUTIVE NOMINEES FOR VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND PARASTATALS
Jalingo, Taraba State – January 27, 2025
The Taraba State House of Assembly has confirmed the executive nominees for appointment as chairmen, commissioners, and members of statutory boards, agencies, and parastatals. This confirmation follows a thorough screening process conducted by various committees of the House.
The nominees were presented to the House by His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, on January 20, 2025. The Governor’s communication was in line with the provisions of the Taraba State Constitution and the House Standing Orders.
Upon receipt of the communication, the House, in its wisdom, referred the screening exercise to various committees, including the House Standing Committee on Justice, Judiciary and Cabinet Affairs, House Services, Local Government, Tradition and Chieftaincy Affairs, Finance and Appropriation, Education, and Public Accounts.
The committees were mandated to scrutinize the nominees and verify their qualifications, credentials, and suitability for the respective positions. The committees were given one day to conduct the screening exercise and submit their reports to the House.
The screening exercise took place on January 21, 2025, and the committees subsequently submitted their reports to the House. After careful consideration of the reports, the House confirmed the nominees for appointment to the following boards, commissions, and parastatals:
1. Civil Service Commission: The Commission is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of civil servants in the state.
2. House of Assembly Service Commission: The Commission oversees the administration and management of the Taraba State House of Assembly.
3. Local Government Service Commission: The Commission is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of local government staff in the state.
4. Fiscal Responsibility Commission: The Commission ensures that the state government operates within the framework of fiscal responsibility and tratransparency
5. Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission: The Commission investigates and addresses public complaints, as well as allegations of corruption in the state.
6. State Universal Education Board: The Board oversees the implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program in the state.
7. Taraba State Audit Service Commission: The Commission is responsible for auditing the financial transactions of the state government and its agencies.
The confirmation of the nominees is a significant step towards strengthening the institutions of governance in Taraba State. The new appointees are expected to bring their expertise and experience to bear in their respective roles, ultimately contributing to the development and progress of the state.
The Taraba State House of Assembly has demonstrated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance by ensuring that the screening exercise was thorough and rigorous. The House will continue to work closely with the executive arm of government to ensure that the state is governed in aby principles of democracy and the rule of law.