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Alia sends powerful message to Benue youths
The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia addressed Benue youths, at Wurukum roundabout, Makurdi.
Some youths, mostly motorcyclists in Makurdi Friday, July 21, 2023 crowded the Food Basket roundabout where a rift ensued between traffic police and some officers of the Nigerian Army.
Governor Hyacinth Alia made a brief stopover while coming back from Abuja to calm the situation, after which he addressed the youth and assured them of purposeful strategies to give employment and engage youths of the state in viable ventures that will benefit them and the Benue society.
He emphasized youth empowerment using technical education and training for sustainable development.
The Governor also cautioned against violence and abuse of human rights by security agencies, adding that motorcyclists in the state should always maintain law and order and that security agents should not harass or assault any Benue citizen who is working in an acceptable manner to earn a living.
He acknowledged the hardship in the state and assured them that things will soon get better.
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