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The acting Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Garba Umar, has assured the people of the state that the governor of the state, Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, would soon be discharged from the hospital.

Suntai is currently on ission at John Hopkins Hospital in the United States of America.
The acting governor, who disclosed this yesterday in a broadcast to the people of the state to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, revealed that the medical condition of the governor had remained progressively stable.

“We are pleased to note that the medical condition of our leader, Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, has remained progressively stable and he is expected to be discharged soon from John Hopkins Hospital in the USA, where he has been receiving further treatment after his initial round at a German Hospital,” he disclosed.

Expressing gratitude to God for the miracle of rescuing Suntai and his personal aides from the air mishap that occurred on October 25, 2012 and their miraculous healing, Umar said he and the good people of the state were truly indebted to all who stood by and prayed for the state during its moment of trial.

The acting governor noted that as a committed and loyal lieutenant of Suntai, he had carried on the good works began by him since inception on May 29, 2007, stressing that he did not embark on any major project outside the development rolling plan articulated by the ailing governor.

He added that some of the projects had been executed steadfastly to a logical conclusion while others were at advanced stage.

Enumerating some of the projects, the acting governor noted that the 72-kilometre Jalingo-Sunkani-Garba Chede Road, which was a federal road had reached 99 per cent completion, while he had completed the process for the award of the 237-kilometer Bali-Serti-Gembu Road, which was another federal road being executed by the state government in line with the vision of Suntai.

Umar equally added that the construction of four kilometers of roads in each of the 16 local government areas of the state was progressing steadily, saying the projects had been certified completed in eight local government areas in the last assessment conducted by the technical committee for the projects, while the remaining eight local government areas were also at advanced stages of completion.
Umar, however, said since assuming office as acting governor, he, in conjunction with other state government functionaries had succeeded in stabilising the s and finances of the state by settling all monies owed to banks as well as honouring the state government obligations to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), CSDP, among others just as the state had successfully commenced the Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) with various components for 8,600 youths.

And in an effort to ensure maximum productivity, the acting governor disclosed that he had approved the re-instatement of the monthly over head costs (running costs) of MDAs effective from May, 2013 just as the government was concluding negotiations for the payment of new minimum wage to local government workers in the state and also had constituted committees for the payment.

Assuring the people of the state of the security of their lives and property, Umar insisted that despite the unexpected breach of the peace in Ibi and Wukari local government areas, which had long been brought under control, the security situation in the state had continued to be in top form.

He said the judicial commission of inquiry set up by the state government had begun the probe of the circumstances surrounding the eruption of the violence in the areas.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/suntai-will-be-back-soon-says-tarabas-acting-gov/148923/

He is still away? Wow!!

Okay

How soon ? Soon can be tomorrow, Next week , Next Month, Next Year or.....................................

Umar seems to be very loyal to his boss!....

street-soldier:
Umar seems to be very loyal to his boss!....

I guess he is

how can i post a new topic here?

we are waiting

even if the gov does not return, the acting gov can continue in office. no fuss

The Acting Governor is not power hungry unlike his Northern brethren that can slash a throat just to be in power. Kudos to him for displaying to the world that is not always about being number one but to respect human life as well as the voters wishes. Long life Mr Acting Governor

you see how we dey suffer for naija. imagine the kind leaders wey we get,make 1 person,just 1 person hold a whole state to ransom. nawa oooo!

This here, is a politician who knows his onions; when the time comes (if truly the governor is brain dead) watch as christians in the state would say 'let him take over, he was a loyal subordinate' You need to be in Jalingo to understand the religious dynamics

'We thank God for the miraculous healing ........' we ve heard it too many times. In London, in , in India, even in Saudi. Sometimes it turns out that proressive/stable is retrogressive/unstable.

he is coming back fine,but not as a Governor.

He will definitely come back! May be the same way Yar'adua came back in the night. How is his brain now? Does he still know that he's a governor? Let's be very careful and watchful.

may God help him.

Dats Alhaji garba U.T.C anoda quality product of jos,keep it up!

street-soldier:
Umar seems to be very loyal to his boss!....

ichommy:
I guess he is

No guess anything. the guy has no one to be loyal to. he is fully in charge.

The Bali-Serti-Gembu Road construction should be awarded to a reputable construction company. Most roads constructed in Taraba State do not withstand the test of time due to substandard jobs.

The acting governor sounds humble and loyal. Its a good thing sha unless it is being feined.

Good to hear dat

okorafor aboy: how can i post a new topic here?

Go post Office

untainted: This here, is a politician who knows his onions; when the time comes (if truly the governor is brain dead) watch as christians in the state would say 'let him take over, he was a loyal subordinate' You need to be in Jalingo to understand the religious dynamics

bros watch your tongue for what you are saying. That is what you people do and look for trouble.

Jlow2: Dats Alhaji garba U.T.C anoda quality product of JOS,keep it up!

AS THE ALHAJI IS DOING SO WELL, LOOK AT JOS PEOPLE NOW TRYING TO CLAIM HIM BACK.

Yea we know! After all Jonathan said d same to Yar'Adua. Now tell me u dnt like ur current position?

Wow!!! John Hopkins? That means Dr. Ben Carson's Team will touch the Brain.

favoured-seed:

Go post Office

Babe you harsh oh... Anyway my guy just click here

Alh Garba knows very well that Suntai cannot be Governor again, that is why he is taking it calmly, yes suntai will comeback but has he regained his brains ?

hmmm