From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The paramount ruler of Jenjo community of Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, on Saturday called on the Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas to upgrade the Jen chiefdom to 2nd class status, and create more district heads for the sake of unity and oneness.
The chief of Jenjo community, HRH, David Robert made the request during the Jenjo Cultural Day Celebration, held at Major General Boniface Robert Sinjen, Sports and Cultural Centre, organized in his honoured in Jen Karim-Lamido local government area of the State.
The 3rd class traditional ruler asserted that “Jen chiefdom was long overdue waiting for upgrade in order to give the Jenjo people a sense of pride”.
He also appealed to the state government through the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to approve the creation of more districts and village heads within Jenjo chiefdom.
“Government cannot do everything for us, hence all hands must be on deck to assist our community to grow.
“One of the greatest worries in this chiefdom is our request for 2nd class status, we were initially on the same rank with Zing, Kona and Bali up to the early 70s having achieved 3rd class chiefdom since the 80s. Surprisingly, Zing has reached its 1st class, while Bali and Bakundi are in 2nd class leaving Jen far behind.
“We are therefore, appealing to the state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas to approve and upgrade Jen chiefdom to give us a sense of pride.
“Let me also call on the government through the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to approve the creation of more district heads and village heads in Jen domain.
“I Want to assure the governor of our resolve and pledge to do everything humanly possible to live in harmony, ensuring fairness, equity and justice, promote peace, growth and development of our community the State and the nation “, he promised.
In his remarks, chairman of the occasion, former Governor Jolly Nyame, while expressing confidence in the paramount ruler, Dr David Robert, urged him to use his power to unite his administration people both within and outside the country.
Speaking at the occasion, governor Agbu kefas, said that his administration would not leave any stone on turn in addressing challenges of Taraba citizens.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Timothy Kataf, K efas assured the community that they would be connected to a high quality road in the next two years.
