Taraba Aviation Hub

How Governor Agbu Kefas’ Investments in Aviation Are Changing Life for Tarabans — Today and Tomorrow

When people talk about airports, they often think it only benefits the elite. But in Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas is proving that aviation can change everyday lives, creating jobs, opening doors for small businesses, improving healthcare access, and connecting families.

Thanks to the bold rehabilitation of Danbaba Suntai Airport, something once unthinkable is now a reality: Tarabans can now fly directly from Jalingo to Lagos, and from Lagos to Jalingo — no detours, no long hours on risky roads. For traders, students, families, and those seeking medical care, this direct link is not just convenience , it’s a lifeline.

Immediate Benefits You Can See and Feel

The airport’s rebirth has already created local jobs from airport staff to food vendors, taxi drivers keke riders to artisans. Businesses near the airport are seeing more customers. For farmers and traders, it's now easier and faster to move fresh produce and goods to bigger markets.

Imagine sending fresh Mambilla tea or vegetables straight to Lagos restaurants still fresh, still profitable. That’s the kind of economic door that aviation opens.

Laying the Groundwork for a Stronger Future

But Governor Kefas isn’t just thinking about today. He’s planting seeds for the future.

With a functioning airport, Taraba is no longer cut off — it’s open for serious investment, tourism, and trade. Investors can now fly in, see opportunities on the ground, and take action. Tourists can visit our beautiful sites like the Mambilla Plateau and Gashaka-Gumti National Park with ease, boosting local economies.

What This Means for the Ordinary Taraban

Faster medical help during emergencies

Affordable air travel to Lagos and other cities

Job opportunities linked to the airport and beyond

A safer, more connected Taraba with reduced road travel risks

Hope for the youth through aviation careers and training

A Vision Taking Flight

Governor Agbu Kefas’ vision goes beyond runways and terminals. What he’s building is a future where Tarabans are no longer left behind, where rural communities benefit from modern aviation infrastructure, and where every citizen, no matter how humble feels the impact of good governance.

Joseph Israel
Special Assistant to Governor Agbu Kefas on Aviation

Congratulatory Message from the Commissioner of Transportation Development
to His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State, on the Occasion of His Second Year in Office

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the entire Ministry of Transportation Development, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the momentous occasion of your second anniversary in office as the Executive Governor of Taraba State.

Your visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to development, and tireless dedication to the welfare of the good people of Taraba State have brought about remarkable progress across all sectors. In particular, your bold strides in infrastructural renewal, youth empowerment, educational reform, and security architecture have laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Under your leadership, our Ministry has received unprecedented support, resulting in the revitalization of key transport infrastructure and the ongoing transformation of Danbaba Suntai Airport into a hub of aviation excellence. These achievements reflect your clear vision of a modern and connected Taraba, open to economic opportunities and national relevance.

As we mark this significant milestone, we reaffirm our loyalty and commitment to your administration’s agenda and will continue to work diligently to translate your policies into enduring legacies for future generations.

Congratulations once again, Your Excellency. May your tenure continue to be marked by wisdom, courage, and enduring impact.

Signed,

Yakubu Samaila Yakubu
Honorable Commissioner Ministry of Transportation Development,
Taraba State
29th May 2025