Christian faithful and top government Functionaries from Taraba State converged on the CAN secretariat, Jalingo to witness the thanksgiving service of the Governor of Taraba State Dr Agbu Kefas for a successful one year in office.

Activities that featured prominently at the programme included scriptural reading which was taken by the Governor, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, and the state Chief Judge while song ministrations also took centre stage.

Speaking at the service, Governor Dr Agbu Kefas expressed his deepest appreciation to God for guidance, protection, and for giving him wisdom in terms of decision-making.

He told the gathering that his administration came on board with a vision for a prosperous Taraba state and that he has been working tirelessly to improve infrastructure and other aspects of development.

He noted that in the coming years, he hopes to intensify efforts in addressing the needs of communities, invest in youth, empower women, support farmers and ensure everyone feels the impacts of government.

Dr Agbu Kefas solicited more prayers from the faithful for him to succeed.

He equally called on Tarabans to support him and his administration to realize his shared vision for the state.

In his address of Welcome, the CAN Chairman of Taraba State Rev Dr Isaiah Magaji Jirapye represented by the Vice Chairman of CAN, Bishop Isaac Phillip Taku commended the friendly posture of the Governor and his love for the state and people, adding that the Governor has started well and in just one year in office, and that his policies and programmes so far are for progress and prosperity.

He urged the Governor to consider appointing more aides, and grant scholarships for people of the state both within and outside the state and further initiate deliberate actions aimed at unifying the state.

In his Sermon at the programme, the Guest Speaker Rev Dr Philip Micah Dopah, who took his text from the book of Psalms 118:1 captioned his Sermon “Oh Give Thanks To The Lord “

He described the first-anniversary thanksgiving of the Governor as timely and stressed that thanksgiving to God over His goodness and mercy is scriptural and urged believers to make it a culture in all situations and circumstances.

The Speaker of Taraba State House State House of Assembly Rt Hon John Kizito Bonzena spoke with the press on the programme.

Special prayers of thanksgiving, prayer for the Governor and his family and all tiers of government as well as prosperity of the state in peace and security, were rendered to God.

A minute of silence was observed in respect of the three members of the WOWICAN that lost their lives in an accident while descending the Mambilla Plateau hills after their annual conference.