Governor Kefas Agbu has allocated a portfolio to the Taraba State correspondent of The PUNCH Newspapers, Justin Tyopuusu, as his  Special Adviser on Digital Economy and Innovation.

Arewa PUNCH reports that the governor had earlier, on June 17, 2024, appointed 110 aides, but they were not attached to any portfolio until last week, Monday, January 20, 2025.

All the 110 political appointees were attached to portfolios, with some to serve as community aides to Kefas.

Tyopuusu obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Benue State University and a Master’s degree also in Mass Communication from the Taraba State University.

He is currently a PhD. candidate in Mass Communication at the same university.

He also attended the Lagos Business School, which qualified him as a professional financial reporter.

He is happily married with two children.

Tyopuusu’s appointment takes immediate effect.