From Nahum Sule, Jalingo
The Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council in Taraba State, Hon. Bako Benjamin, will mark his first year in office on November 16, 2026, with several infrastructure and development projects recorded across key sectors.
A major highlight of the administration’s achievements is the construction of the Takum Ultra-Modern Main Market, which is reportedly 98.5 per cent complete, with 50 shops already finished and ready for use. The project is expected to boost commercial activities and internally generated revenue.
In healthcare, the council sponsored medical bills for more than 43 patients, including those who underwent surgeries at Riftaku Hospital, Takum, while also providing ambulance support for emergency referrals.
The administration also facilitated the renovation of school facilities at Rimi, Commercial and Islamiya schools, provided furniture and commenced the fencing of Commercial Secondary School.
On youth empowerment, more than 1,000 employment and job opportunities were reportedly facilitated across government institutions, private establishments and vocational sectors.
Other interventions include the provision of motorcycles and vehicles to strengthen security patrols, office accommodation for security agencies and the development of the Takum International Cattle Market.
In water supply, the council facilitated a WASH Development Bank-assisted project in Angwan Makpa and renovated boreholes at Kofai Ahmadu and the International Cattle Market along Takum–Wukari Road.
As Bako marks his first anniversary, the administration says its interventions reflect efforts to improve infrastructure, expand economic opportunities and strengthen public services across Takum.