The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, on Friday, swore in Mike Jen, as the new Commissioner for Tertiary Education, describing the appointment as a strategic step towards repositioning higher education in the state.
Jen, who until his appointment was a member of the Taraba State House of Assembly representing Karim Lamido II constituency, voluntarily resigned his legislative seat to join the State Executive Council.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Jalingo, Kefas said the appointment was borne out of a deep desire to solve the lingering challenges facing the tertiary education sector.
“I have been cracking my brain on how to solve the problem of tertiary education in Taraba, and my X-ray machine located Hon. Mike Dio Jen,” the governor said.
He commended Dio Jen’s passion for service and his willingness to sacrifice his legislative position for the greater good of the state.
“Governance is not easy. It requires getting the right people in the right places to get things done, especially in a state like Taraba.
“I congratulate the commissioner, his family, and constituents, and I call on all stakeholders to support him to succeed,” Kefas added.
