Governor
Darius Dickson Ishaku has
tasked Islamic faithful to
imbibe the spirit of goodness,
faithfulness, resilience,
sacrifices and selflessness as
they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
Sallah.

Governor Darius Ishaku said
that insecurity, economic
hardship, and dwindling
national revenue remain a
challenge to the country.
He said it is widely known that
the financial situation of
Taraba State and Nigeria is no
longer buoyant as money is
no longer in circulation and
that government is struggling
with the payment of workers
salaries.
Governor Darius Ishaku urged
Tarabans to show patience,
increase fortitude, tolerance,
endurance, sacrificial
patriotism and greater
creativity in seeking
innovative ways to weather
the trying times.
He assured Tarabans that his
government would continue
to work assiduously towards
ensuring peace and security,
protection of lives and
property of citizens and
seeking ways that would
guarantee an enabling
environment for the citizens
to engage in purposeful
economic activities to
enhance livelihood.
Governor Ishaku also stated
that as the nation is passing
times, Taraba state would
look inwards to harness the
state endowment to begin a
sustainable and vibrant
transformation.
The Governor said that the
adversity and crisis
government is passing
through would reveal
opportunities for greatness.
He maintained that, it might
not be easy to attain but that
it is possible to make Taraba
State great even in the face of
external socioeconomic
challenges.
Governor Darius reminded
Tarabans of the old saying
which states that “Necessity is
the mother of invention” and
that “tough time never last,
but tough people do.”
He called on Tarabans to set
aside differences to move the
state to greater heights.
The Governor urged Tarabans
to reflect on his message and
to continue to work tirelessly
to maintain the peace that
the state has attained so far.
Governor Darius Ishaku
extended his warmth prayers
and best wishes to the
pilgrims of the state in Mecca
and wished all Tarabans the
best of Eid-el-Kabir
celebration.