All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Taraba State?
Dr. Agbu Kefas
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Taraba State?
Aminu Abdullahi Alkali
Who is the current Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Bonzena Kizito John
Who is the current Chief Judge of Taraba State?
Justice Joel Filibus Agya
Who represents Taraba North Senatorial District?
Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau
What is the capital of Taraba State?
Jalingo
What is the slogan of Taraba State?
Nature's Gift to the Nation
When was Taraba State created?
August 27, 1991
Which state was Taraba carved out from?
Gongola State
Who created Taraba State?
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
Who represents Taraba Central Senatorial District?
Senator Haruna Manu
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Taraba State?
16
Which geopolitical zone is Taraba State located?
North-East geopolitical zone
What is Nigeria's highest mountain located in Taraba State?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 meters above sea level)
What is the name of Nigeria's largest national park in Taraba State?
Gashaka-Gumti National Park
How large is Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
Over 6,731 square kilometers
What UNESCO status is Gashaka-Gumti National Park expected to receive?
World Heritage Site status (anticipated in 2024)
Who represents Taraba South Senatorial District?
Senator David Jimkuta
What unique agricultural product is Taraba State known for?
Home to West Africa's only highland tea plantations
How many ethnic groups are in Taraba State?
Over 80 ethnic groups
What is the name of the famous plateau in Taraba State?
Mambilla Plateau
What is the elevation of Mambilla Plateau?
Approximately 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) above sea level
What is the Mambilla Plateau known for?
Cool climate, scenic beauty, and tea production
What is the main economic base of Taraba State?
Agriculture (employs 80% of population)
What are the major crops grown in Taraba State?
Coffee, tea, groundnuts, cotton, maize, rice, sorghum, millet, cassava, and yam
What percentage does agriculture contribute to Taraba's GDP?
65%
Name three major towns in Taraba State
Jalingo, Wukari, Takum, Gembu, Zing, and Bali
What is the estimated population of Taraba State?
Approximately 3.93 million (2025 projection)
Which states border Taraba State?
Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, Gombe, Adamawa States, and Cameroon
Name five major ethnic groups in Taraba State
Jukun, Mumuye, Kuteb, Chamba, Fulani, and Mambilla
What cottage industries is Taraba known for?
Leather goods, pottery, metalwork, and dyed cloth
What is the population of Jalingo, the state capital?
Approximately 220,700 (2022 estimate)
What is the name of the main stadium in Taraba State?
Jolly Nyame Stadium
What is the capacity of Jolly Nyame Stadium?
30,000 people
When was Jolly Nyame Stadium built?
2002
What is the name of Taraba State's football club?
Taraba F.C.
Where do Taraba F.C. play their home matches?
Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo
Who was the first military administrator of Taraba State?
Adeyemi Afolahan (1991-1992)
Who was the first civilian governor of Taraba State?
Jolly Tavoro Nyame (1992-1993, 1999-2007)
What political party does Governor Agbu Kefas belong to?
People's Democratic Party (PDP)
When did Governor Agbu Kefas assume office?
May 29, 2023
What was Governor Kefas' previous profession?
Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Nigerian Army
How many commissioners serve in Taraba State Executive Council?
21 commissioners (7 females and 14 males)
What happened to Deputy Governor Alkali in November 2024?
He left the state due to health challenges
Which LGAs make up Taraba Central Senatorial District?
Bali, Gashaka, Gassol, Kurmi, and Sardauna
Which LGAs make up Taraba North Senatorial District?
Ardo Kola, Jalingo, Karim Lamido, Lau, Yorro, and Zing
Which LGAs make up Taraba South Senatorial District?
Donga, Ibi, Takum, Ussa, and Wukari
What is unique about Taraba's tea plantations?
West Africa's only highland tea plantations
When was Gashaka-Gumti National Park created?
1991 (by merging Gashaka Game Reserve with Gumti Game Reserve)
What are the two villages that gave Gashaka-Gumti National Park its name?
Gashaka village in Taraba State and Gumti village in Adamawa State
What is the altitude range of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
From 457 metres to 2,419 metres at Chappal Waddi
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