Taraba Gov Promises To Support Young People To Develop Talents
By Henry Agbu
The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has reiterated the commitment of his administration towards opening doors of opportunities for young people to develop their potentials.
The Governor made this commitment when he received a son of the state and a two times African Badminton Champion, Jinkam Bulus Ephraimu at the Exco Chamber TY Danjuma House Jalingo.
Dr Agbu Kefas said Jinkam Bulus Ephraimu has distinguished himself in the field of badminton and urged young people in the state to remain focus saying the state has rich human and natural resources.
The Governor announced the approval of ten Million naira and a Hilux van to the player while his Coach went home with 5 Million naira.
The Two times African Badminton Champion, Jinkam Bulus Ephraimu while presenting awards and medals he has won to the Governor, thanked Dr Agbu Kefas for sending him to Egypt to attend a coaching course on Badminton and sports administration which qualified him as World Badminton Coach.
Jinkam Bulus Ephraimu expressed readiness to move round the 16 local government areas of the state to hunt for talents.
The Permanent Secretary of the Taraba State Ministry of Sports, Mrs Indo Makson said the Coaching course undertaken by Jinkam in Egypt is among the best thing that has happened to the sports sector in Taraba State.
At the occasion, the former Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame also got recognition by the African Badminton Champion for the role he played in his career.
