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Prof. Muhammad Sani Yahaya Vanguard For Good Governance, Jalingo (2025)

13/09/2025

Governor Kefas Sudden Citizens’ Tour: A Mockery of Democracy and Misuse of Taraba’s Resources:

It is both laughable and shameful that after more than two years in office, the Taraba State Governor has suddenly remembered that he owes the people a duty to listen to their needs. One cannot help but wonder: what happened to the countless campaign promises made to Tarabans in 2023? What happened to the lofty manifesto that was paraded across communities as the roadmap for development?

For two years, billions of naira have been expended in the name of governance, yet Tarabans cannot point to any tangible development to justify such reckless spending. The state’s infrastructure remains in ruins, hospitals are under-equipped, schools are collapsing, civil servants are groaning under poor welfare, and the common man is left to struggle in the face of economic hardship.

Instead of delivering on his promises, the Governor and his team have perfected the art of organizing endless meetings, foreign trips, and frivolous events that gulp scarce resources. Now, sensing the rising anger and disappointment among citizens, the government is embarking on a so-called Citizens’ Listening Tour—a tour that should have happened within the first few months of assuming office, not after wasting two years of Taraba’s destiny.

This sudden rush to consult the people is nothing but a desperate public relations stunt, a cover-up for glaring failure, and an insult to the intelligence of Tarabans. The Governor had ample time, resources, and goodwill to transform the state, but instead chose to squander them. The people of Taraba deserve accountability, not another round of empty talk shops and reports that will end up in government drawers.

The question Tarabans are asking is simple: where is the money? With federal allocations steadily increasing, with internally generated revenue collected monthly, why has Taraba remained stagnant under this administration?

Governance is about service, not endless excuses. It is about results, not rehearsed speeches. Tarabans have waited long enough, and patience is running out. The Governor must be reminded that leadership is not about forgetting promises and later pretending to rediscover them through tours. Development is visible, measurable, and felt by the people—it cannot be hidden under propaganda.

If after two years all this government can offer is another round of consultations, then it has clearly failed. What Taraba needs today is action, accountability, and visionary leadership—not excuses dressed up as listening tours.

The people of Taraba will not be deceived. The wasted years are already obvious, and history will remember this administration for its failures.

Signed:
Professor Mohammed Sani Yahaya
Vanguard For Good Governance
Jalingo
13/09/2025

13/09/2025

The Governor must be reminded that leadership is not about forgetting promises and later pretending to rediscover them through tours. Development is visible, measurable, and felt by the people—it cannot be hidden under propaganda

13/09/2025

Instead of delivering on his promises, the Governor and his team have perfected the art of organizing endless meetings, foreign trips, and frivolous events that gulp scarce resources. Now, sensing the rising anger and disappointment among citizens, the government is embarking on a so-called Citizens’ Listening Tour—a tour that should have happened within the first few months of assuming office, not after wasting two years of Taraba’s destiny.

12/09/2025

It is both laughable and shameful that after more than two years in office, the Taraba State Governor has suddenly remembered that he owes the people a duty to listen to their needs. One cannot help but wonder: what happened to the countless campaign promises made to Tarabans in 2023? What happened to the lofty manifesto that was paraded across communities as the roadmap for development?

12/09/2025

If after two years all this government can offer is another round of consultations, then it has clearly failed. What Taraba needs today is action, accountability, and visionary leadership—not excuses dressed up as listening tours.

27/08/2025

TARABA AT 34: TIME TO CHOOSE A PATH TOWARDS REAL DEVELOPMENT

Today, Taraba State marks 34 years since its creation, yet the reality on the ground speaks volumes of neglect, wasted opportunities, and underperformance. Despite its enormous natural and human resources, Taraba still lags behind in the areas of infrastructure, industrialization, education, healthcare, and good governance.

Successive administrations have failed to match the hopes and aspirations of the people. With the exception of the late Governor Danbaba Suntai—whose visionary leadership left visible legacies in urban renewal, healthcare, and infrastructure—the state has largely been subjected to mismanagement, unfulfilled promises, and policies without meaningful impact.

After three decades and four years, Taraba should not still be grappling with poor road networks, lack of potable water, a fragile health system, and alarming levels of unemployment. The people deserve better. The state needs a leader with integrity, vision, and proven capacity to translate resources into tangible development.

It is against this backdrop that Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya stands out as the right choice for Taraba’s future. His track record as an academic, administrator, and reform-minded leader reflects discipline, innovation, and commitment to the welfare of the people. Unlike the recycled politicians who have held Taraba hostage, Professor Yahaya represents a break from the old order. He embodies the competence and sincerity required to march the state to its desired destination.

The 34th anniversary of Taraba should serve as a wake-up call to the people. We cannot afford another wasted decade. The time has come to elect a leader who has both the vision and the will to harness Taraba’s enormous potential. That leader is Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya—the man with the ideas, experience, and clean record to deliver purposeful governance.

Taraba must not remain stagnant at 34. With the right choice, the state can finally rise to take its rightful place among the leading states in Nigeria. The people must seize this opportunity and vote wisely.

Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya
Vanguard For Good Governance
Jalingo.
27th August, 2025

11/08/2025

Taraba Governor’s Misplaced Priorities: N2.4 Billion on Government House Renovation Amidst Water Scarcity and Education Crisis

In a period when Taraba State is grappling with pressing socio-economic challenges, Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas’s reported expenditure of N2.4 billion on the renovation of the Government House within just six months raises serious questions about governance priorities.

Across the state, communities continue to endure chronic water shortages, forcing residents to rely on unsafe and expensive alternatives for daily use. Simultaneously, the number of out-of-school children continues to rise, threatening the state’s future and deepening the cycle of poverty.

Allocating such an enormous sum to refurbish the seat of power—rather than to critical public needs—reflects a troubling detachment from the realities faced by ordinary citizens. At a time when many expect decisive investments in education, healthcare, and essential infrastructure, the focus on government house aesthetics signals misplaced priorities.

The people of Taraba deserve leadership that channels resources into solving life-threatening problems, not self-serving projects. True governance is measured not by the beauty of office walls, but by the well-being of the people they enclose.

From the Office of the Director General
Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya
Vanguard For Good Governance.

06/08/2025

Taraba Varsity Lecturers Deserve Better: A Call for Urgent Action by Governor Kefas

The recent press statement by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, is not just a lament—it is a wake-up call. It exposes the harsh reality that the intellectual engine room of Taraba’s only state-owned university is on the verge of collapse due to unpaid salaries, unmet agreements, and deliberate neglect.

While Governor Agbu Kefas has rightly received commendation for introducing free education across the state, it is becoming increasingly clear that this policy, without proper funding for the educators who drive it, is at risk of becoming an empty gesture.

Unpaid Salaries: The Gap Between Words and Reality

According to ASUU, university staff are still being owed two full months and three fractional salaries. This is in direct contradiction to the Governor’s claim that all salary arrears have been cleared. The government cannot afford to play politics with facts, especially when it concerns workers’ welfare.

ASUU members continue to work under extremely challenging conditions, without pay, without an explanation, and with no official communication from the authorities. The silence is not just irresponsible—it is unacceptable.

A Memorandum Dishonoured

More concerning is the breach of the Memorandum of Action (MoA) signed between the state government and ASUU. The MoA clearly stipulated a monthly payment of ₦50 million from February 2025 to clear accrued Earned Academic Allowances (EAA). Six months on, not a single naira has been released.

When government fails to honour its own signed agreements, it erodes public confidence and discourages honest engagement. These allowances were not fabricated; they were earned through years of dedicated academic work.

Pension Promises That Lead Nowhere

The plight of retired academic staff is equally distressing. ASUU has revealed that no verifiable progress has been made toward implementing a pension scheme for its members. Instead, what they’ve received are “bureaucratic and empty promises.”

Are those who have spent decades shaping young minds not entitled to retire with dignity? Must our scholars live and die without financial security?

This Is Not an Attack, But a Patriotic Appeal

ASUU has reiterated that it is not an enemy of the government. They are not saboteurs. They are patriots—nation-builders and mentors—demanding only what is fair. Their grievances must be treated with the seriousness they deserve.

It is important for the public to understand that when the working conditions of lecturers are poor, the quality of education is bound to suffer. Underpaid and demoralized educators cannot deliver excellence. Students are the ultimate victims of this neglect.

Governor Kefas, The Time to Act Is Now

This crisis can still be averted. But it requires political will and decisive leadership. We urge Governor Agbu Kefas to:

Clear all outstanding salary arrears and allowances

Begin the monthly ₦50 million EAA disbursement as agreed

Establish a concrete, funded pension structure

Reopen dialogue with ASUU leadership immediately

The Governor must prove that his free education policy is more than a slogan. He must show that he values not only the students but also those who teach them.

As Tarabans, we want progress. We want reform. But progress must never come at the expense of justice and equity. The ASUU warning must not fall on deaf ears.

From the Office of the Director General
Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya
Vanguard For Good Governance
Jalingo
6th August, 2025

02/08/2025

Taraba State Government Accumulate 1 Trillion Debt in Two Years, Amid Economic Woes - Prof. Yahaya Alleges

The former vice Chancellor of Taraba State University and governorship candidate for the NNPP in Taraba State Prof. SaniYahaya, a prominent academic, has raised alarm over Taraba State’s staggering N1 trillion debt, accusing Governor Agbu Kefas’s administration of financial mismanagement

Speaking to Sahara Reporter Yahaya pointed out that almost N1 trillion in loans allegedly secured over two years by the state government without any meaningful development to show for it.

Prof Yahaya said the debts were obtained on behalf of the state and its 16 local government areas, yet the socio-economic landscape of Taraba remains bleak.

“We are gravely concerned about the massive borrowing — nearly one trillion naira — with virtually no infrastructure or public service improvement to justify it,” Yahaya said.

Citing an independent assessment comparing development indices across Nigeria’s 36 states, Yahaya revealed that Taraba ranked among the lowest in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and governance, despite being one of the most indebted.

Taraba lags far behind in key areas of development compared to other states, even those with fewer resources and less debt,” he noted.

Yahaya decried the continued neglect of the Namnai Bridge, which collapsed in September 2024 and has since remained unrepaired, crippling transportation between the northern and southern zones of the state.

He also criticised the governor’s appointment of several young persons as special advisers, many of whom, according to him, have not received salaries for nearly a year since their appointment.

Commenting on the recent international investment summit held in Jalingo, Yahaya dismissed it as “a political performance lacking real substance.” He criticized the governor for spending billions on foreign trips to attract investors, noting that no new factories or investments have materialized in Taraba. Despite the state’s vast potential in agriculture, solid minerals, and tourism, Yahaya lamented that these sectors remain largely untapped.

During the summit, Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, commissioned no new projects under Kefas’s administration. Yahaya pointed out that the only project inaugurated was the Jalingo airport, a legacy of the late Governor Danbaba Suntai, completed over a decade ago.

Yahaya urged Governor Kefas to heed Aliko Dangote’s advice by prioritizing local investors and improving infrastructure, including roads, power, and security. “If domestic investors thrive, foreign ones will naturally follow,” he emphasized.

The academic also criticized the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has governed Taraba since 1999 for exploiting ethnic and religious divisions to cling to power while delivering little development. “Voting along religious and ethnic lines has brought only poverty and backwardness,” Yahaya stated, urging voters to prioritize competent leadership in future elections.

As Taraba approaches another election cycle, Yahaya warned against “tokenism and emotional manipulation,” calling for leaders who will secure a prosperous future for the state’s citizens, regardless of tribe or faith.

19/07/2025

PROF. MUHAMMAD SANI YAHAYA: THE MAN TARABA NEEDS FOR TRUE TRANSFORMATION

At a time when Taraba State finds itself trapped in a cycle of poor leadership, insecurity, and underdevelopment, one man stands out as the beacon of hope — Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya.

With an academic pedigree that spans globally respected institutions, Prof. Yahaya holds a B.Sc and M.Sc from the University of Maiduguri, a Ph.D from Iwate University, Japan, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Mie University, Japan. His dedication to research and innovation earned him recognition as a Research Associate with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) — a prestigious global research body.

Beyond academia, Prof. Yahaya has consistently proven his capacity for leadership and administrative excellence. He served as the Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University, where he introduced reforms that strengthened academic standards and institutional stability. Prior to that, he was the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, and later the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, where he demonstrated integrity, vision, and managerial effectiveness.

His experience cuts across education, governance, and public service — making him not just a technocrat but a tested and trusted leader. As the 2023 Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Prof. Yahaya laid out a clear and practical vision for a prosperous Taraba, rooted in education, youth empowerment, infrastructure, and inclusive development.

In a political environment dominated by recycled leaders and empty promises, Prof. Muhammad Sani Yahaya remains the only credible alternative who combines competence, character, and vision. He is not just aspiring to lead — he is prepared to transform Taraba.

Now more than ever, Taraba needs a leader who understands both the local realities and the global possibilities. That leader is Prof. Muhammad Sani Yahaya.

Professor Muhammad Sani Yahaya
Vanguard For Good Governance
19/07/2025.

10/07/2025

SAKON MANEMA LABARAI
Domin Yaduwa Nan Take
Rana: 10 ga Yuli, 2025

FARFESA MUHAMMAD SANI YAHAYA NA CI GABA DA ZAMA MAI KARA DAUKAKA MURYA A MATSAYIN 'YAN ADAWA A JIHAR TARABA

Hankalin magoya baya da jama’ar Taraba ya karkata ga jita-jitar da ke yawo cewa Farfesa Muhammad Sani Yahaya ya janye daga harkokin siyasa ko ya yi watsi da magoya bayansa tun bayan kammala zaɓen gwamna na 2023. Wannan zargi ba gaskiya ba ne, kuma bai nuna hakikanin matsayin Farfesa Yahaya ba dangane da yadda ya ci gaba da taka rawar gani wajen kare demokuradiyya da jawo hankali gwamnati kan ayyukanta.

Tun bayan hawar Gwamna Agbu Kefas zuwa ofis, Farfesa Muhammad Sani Yahaya ya kasance ɗaya daga cikin fitattun muradun 'yan adawa da ke tsayawa tsayin daka wajen bibiyar ayyukan gwamnatin yanzu da fallasa kura-kuranta. Tsokacinsa kan al'amuran da s**a shafi jihar Taraba na zuwa ne cikin natsuwa da gina kasa, ba da son zuciya ba.

Ba kamar wasu fitattun ‘yan adawa da s**a janye ko s**a shiga shiru ba, Farfesa Yahaya ya ci gaba da bayyana matsayarsa kan yadda ake tafiyar da gwamnati – musamman a fannoni kamar gaskiya da rikon amana, samar da ayyuka, da ci gaban tattalin arziki. Muryarsa ta kasance jajirtacciya wacce ke kara wa talakawa kwarin gwiwa da fatan gyara.

Ya kamata a sani cewa shugabanci ba sai da kujerar gwamnati ba ne. Farfesa Yahaya na amfani da hikima, hazaka da sanin makamar aiki wajen taka rawarsa a matsayin mai adawa. Matsayinsa yana da muhimmanci wajen kare muradun al’umma da caccakar duk wani kuskure cikin tafiyar da gwamnati.

Don haka, muna kira ga jama'a da kafafen yada labarai da su zama masu adalci da bin gaskiya. Yin watsi da irin gudunmuwar da Farfesa Yahaya ke bayarwa saboda kawai ba ya yin hayaniya ko yawo da gungu-gungu, ba adalci ba ne. Tunaninsa, tsayuwarsa da jajircewarsa suna nan daram domin ceto Jihar Taraba.

Ya zama dole a fahimta cewa fafutukar ceto Taraba ba ta tsaya a zaɓe ba – tana ci gaba, kuma Farfesa Muhammad Sani Yahaya na kan gaba a wannan tafiya.

Wanda Ya Sanya Hannu:
Ofishin Yada Labarai
Magoya Bayan Farfesa Muhammad Sani Yahaya
Jihar Taraba

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