Taraba Communities Urge National Assembly Member to Address Infrastructure Deficits

Residents of Jauro Voto and Willow communities in Mayo Goi Ward, Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, have called on their representative at the National Assembly, Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida, to address critical infrastructure challenges affecting their areas.

The appeal was made through a formal letter submitted by the Rural Educational Improvement and Development (REID Nig) in collaboration with the Jauro Voto Wolowol Community Development Initiative (JWCDI). A copy of the letter was obtained by our correspondent on Monday.

In the letter, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of REID Nig, Bello Bako, the communities highlighted the urgent need for a new transformer and solar-powered streetlights to address persistent power outages and improve security.

The letter noted that the existing transformer has been overstretched, leaving the area with frequent power disruptions that negatively affect daily activities.

Efforts to secure an additional transformer, the residents explained, have so far been unsuccessful, further compounding their challenges.

Additionally, the communities expressed concerns over the lack of adequate street lighting, which they said has created security vulnerabilities.

They emphasized that the absence of proper lighting has allowed criminal activities to thrive, adding that installing solar-powered streetlights would significantly enhance safety and deter crime.

“The transformative impact of these interventions cannot be overstated,” the letter read. “Improved infrastructure would enhance the quality of life for residents and drive local development.”

The residents urged Tafida, who represents the Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing federal constituency, to prioritize their requests and take swift action to address the long-standing issues.

They stressed that their communities have faced years of neglect and can no longer endure the challenges posed by inadequate infrastructure.