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Jolly Nyame calls on Taraba communities to unite

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Former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame has called on the Yandang, Mumuye and neighbouring communities to unite in defending their political interests and supporting local development. He was speaking in Jalingo at the first summit devoted to the challenges and prospects of the Yandang, according to the Daily Post.

Former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame has called on the Yandang, Mumuye and other ethnic groups in Yorro Local Government Area to unite to defend their political interests and promote sustainable development, the Daily Post reports. He was speaking on Saturday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, at a summit on the challenges and prospects of the Yandang community in the 21st century.

Jolly Nyame warned that persistent divisions could deprive these communities of political opportunities and hinder their development. The summit was organised with the Timusang Development Association, a local community development organisation, according to the Daily Post.

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