By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Mr. Michael Oglegba is the Honorable Commissioner for Finance Benue State. In an interview with a select media houses in his office in Makurdi where NATIONAL ACCORD was represented by TYAV SAM TYAV, the finance expert spoke about the challenges hampering the full...
Governor Hyacinth Alia
By JIMMIE ADZANDE, Makurdi – Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the 6th democratically elected governor of Benue State, has swiftly emerged as a symbol of transformative leadership and hope for the people of the state. Since assuming office, Governor Alia has prioritized policies and initiatives aimed at addressing...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, said this during the launching of the State Action Plan durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on...
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs....
The Benue Government has allocated 5,600 hectares of land to 5,600 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) households in the state for farming. Chief Solomon Iorpev, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi has started treating Benue pensioners free of charge even as it has also recorded its first In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) delivery at the Muhamadu Buhari Mother and Child annex. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Stephen Hwande, disclosed this...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The President General of Kunav United Development Association (KUDA), Emmanuel Tor Yaji Who is the community leader of the Benue State Governor in Kunav, Vandeikya Local Government Area has regained his freedom. The victim was rescued unhurt and has been reunited with friends...
The Benue Government says it has cleared the outstanding 35 months of earned allowances owed staff at Benue State University (BSU). Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Determined to strengthen the security situation of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and as well ensure public safety, the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has established a multi-agency situation room. This facility, which is located at the Fr. Alia Conference Hall in...
BY OUR REPORTER The euphoria that greeted the recent election of local government officials in Benue State may have given way to frustration, as indications have emerged that the 23 executive Local Government chairmen are not signatories or receive alert on their respective councils’ accounts. This is a negation...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has awarded scholarships to 44 first-class graduates of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi. Alia made the disclosure at the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th combined convocation of the institution on Saturday in Makurdi. The governor said that the beneficiaries were each given an automatic...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Former Secretary to the Benue State Government, Professor David Salifu has hailed Governor Hyacinth Alia for the establishment of the Benue Public Service Institute. Professor Salifu spoke with NATIONAL ACCORD in Makurdi after delivering a paper during the training workshop/ induction of the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A 3-day training workshop/ induction organised by the Benue Public Service Institute, Makurdi started on Tuesday for the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, with a call on the participants to be equipped so as to work harder in the implementation of the Governor Hyacinth...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Benue State Chapter has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia’ s aides and some local government chairmen for been overzealous by arbitrary banning and incessant disruption of thanksgiving services and peaceful assembly. The party accused the Governor’s aides for the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Director General, Benue Public Service Institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande, has assured that the Institute would collaborate with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to achieve its mandate for the benefit of the Benue people and beyond. Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy call by...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club and Director of Sports, Benue State Sports Council, Dr. Philip Nongu has urged Local Government representatives to thoroughly prepare for potential NPFL selection. The tournament aligns with Governor Hyacinth Alia’s vision for sports-driven youths employment. A statement...
Borno State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has urged all leaders in Nigeria to tap from the wisdom of former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), and his peers for ensuring the country remained united. Governor Alia said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula,...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The General Manager, Benue State Environmental Sanitation Agency (BENSESA), Jennifer Nashima Daniel, has declared that tough times awaits the serial defaulters of the state sanitation laws. The GM of the agency, who disclosed this in her office in Makurdi, said it was part...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has formally commissioned the Benue State Public Service Institute, Makurdi. Governor Alia also flagged off a training workshop for Government House staff by the Institute. Performing the ceremony at the premises of the Institute on Thursday, the governor...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has accused member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Terseer Ugbor of diverting a full truck of palliatives meant for distribution to IDPs and the vulnerable community in his constituency. The governor was reacting to media...