Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education by organizing a statewide school competition ahead of the Northeast Zonal National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) National Quiz. The event, held in Jalingo on Thursday, was designed to prepare students for the high-profile contest while deepening their understanding of democracy and legislative governance.
Governor Kefas, represented by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin, praised the students for their brilliance and determination, noting that Taraba has consistently produced strong performances at the quiz. “The primary purpose of education, which my administration has made free and compulsory, is to equip our children for the challenges of life. We believe competitions like this build not just knowledge, but confidence and civic responsibility,” he said.
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The governor highlighted that Taraba has participated in the NILDS competition four times, securing the Northeast Zonal trophy once and ranking among the top four nationally. He thanked NILDS for embedding law-making and governance into school curricula, describing it as a bold step that aligns with Taraba’s educational vision. He also commended Hajiya Hauwa Sadiq Pate, the NILDS State Coordinator, for her unwavering commitment to advancing Taraba’s educational reputation.
Speaking at the event, Pate encouraged students to maintain discipline and adhere to the rules of the competition, stressing that the opportunity goes beyond winning. “This is about preparing the next generation of leaders who will shape our democracy,” she said. She expressed confidence that Taraba’s team, driven by passion and commitment, would deliver an outstanding performance this year.
At the end of the contest, Federal Technical College Jalingo emerged victorious with 60 points, followed closely by Best Helena Heritage School with 50 points and Excel Model School Wukari with 40 points. The winning duo, Esom Treasure and Aondosoo Michael, could not hide their excitement, describing their victory as proof of their hard work and a motivation to make Taraba proud on the national stage.
