By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, will on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, lead a solidarity walk in commemoration of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration.
A statement by the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Bridget Tikyaa said the 2024 Democracy solidarity walk was organised by the National Democracy Stakeholders Group (NDSG), and would take place concurrently across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, Abuja.
According to the statement, the essence of the walk was to bring together citizens from all walks of life to celebrate the spirit of democracy and reflect on its enduring importance.
The Democracy walk, the statement continued, would be led by the governor, supported by his deputy, the Speaker of State House Assembly, the State Chief Judge, appointees and other esteemed citizens.
The walk which would terminate at IBB Square would commence at the main Gate of the Benue State Government House, Makurdi by 07:00 am.
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