On Monday, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State unveiled a plan to grant pardons to 31 deserving inmates as part of his administration’s dedication to justice, compassion, and the transformative power of rehabilitation, as highlighted in his New Year message.
Governor Kefas expressed his commitment to ensuring the end of insecurity in the state and extended warm wishes for a prosperous 2024 to all Tarabans.
In other news, three inmates successfully escaped from the Ijebu Ode Correctional Home, and Governor Kefas signed the 2024 appropriation bill into law for the state.
Additionally, during the Yuletide season, the wife of the Ebonyi governor freed 53 inmates and offered cash gifts.
“As we usher in the dawn of a new year, I extend my heartfelt wishes to every one of you. Together, we started at the threshold of 2024, a year brimming with possibilities and opportunities for our great state.
“In the spirit of renewal and progress, I am pleased to announce that, in the exercise of my prerogative of power, we shall be granting clemency to 31 deserving inmates. This decision reflects our commitment to justice, compassion and the belief in the transformative power of rehabilitation.
“I wish to assure you that our dedication to the unity and development of Taraba remains unwavering. Every citizen across the 168 wards is an integral part of our collective journey towards prosperity. My administration is resolute in ensuring that the dividends of governance are felt by the people. It’s a government by the people, of the people and for the people.
“Addressing the security challenges that have touched the lives of our citizens is a constitutional responsibility that we must take seriously in the coming months of the year. We will redouble our efforts to make Taraba a safer haven for all,” Kefas assured.
