Youths raise alarm over alleged ‘Renewed Hope’ govt registration in Taraba community

Concerned youths in Takum Local Government Council of Taraba State have called on the state government to investigate alleged illegal activities involving the collection of money from residents under the guise of a government registration exercise.
According to a report submitted to the state  governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, unidentified individuals have reportedly been collecting a fee of N1,000 from elderly persons and youths in several communities within the local government. 
The individuals allegedly claim that the payment is required for registration into a federal government programme known as “Renewed Hope.”
The youths stated that the practice has occurred repeatedly and is not th...