Governor Kefas, in multiple speeches, has made it clear that agriculture remains central to his vision for Taraba. In presenting the 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly, he emphasised that agriculture will not only be modernised but will serve as a driver for food security and employment. Under Kefas, the greenhouse project has gone from moribund to productive, aided by technical backing, upgraded infrastructure, and a renewed focus on management transparency.
Governor Agbu Kefas, while commissioning the revitalized facility, described the project as "a doorway to opportunity, innovation, and food security for our people." He said the once-abandoned greenhouse now stands "as proof that with modern technology, we can farm all year round, empower our youths, and make Taraba a hub of agriculture in the North-East"
The governor assured that his administration would provide steady water supply, technical support, and market linkages to keep the project running sustainably, stressing that "our investment in agriculture is not just about feeding Taraba, it is about transforming lives and reducing poverty."
In July 2025, following these reforms, the greenhouse marked its first major harvest since the revival: green pepper and cucumber in substantial quantities. The project manager, Navon Gil, during tour visit by selected journalists, said, "A new day has indeed arrived for greenhouse farming in Taraba." He emphasized that the bumper harvest confirms the viability and global competitiveness of their farming technology.
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