Benue News: Latest News from Benue today, September 3, 2023

Good morning! Here is Benue News Summary – September 3, 2023

1. Benue Social Media Activist Remanded for Defamation: Gyenger Paul, a Benue social media activist, has been remanded in prison custody at the Federal Correction Center, Makurdi, for alleged defamation. He is accused of publishing a defamatory piece against the State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on his Facebook page.

2. Governor Alia Calls for Responsible Speech: Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has urged residents to avoid making defamatory statements and spreading gossip about individuals and institutions. While emphasizing that the government will not regulate speech or content, he cautioned that injurious statements would have consequences.

3. Warning to River Benue Residents: Odoh Ugwu, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment, and Climate in Benue State, has issued a stern warning to residents living along the banks of the River Benue. They are urged to relocate to safer areas due to Cameroon’s impending plans to open the Lagdo dam.

4. Governor Alia’s Feeder Road Initiative: Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has reiterated his commitment to improving the network of feeder roads in Benue State. This initiative aims to boost agribusiness and enhance the quality of life for rural residents.

5. Dismissed Civil Servants Demand Reinstatement: A group of 2,484 civil servants in Benue State, who were dismissed by Governor Hyacinth Alia in June, has sent a formal letter to the state government demanding their reinstatement within 30 days to avoid legal action. They were represented by legal counsel Mr. Samuel Irabor.

6. Benue Government Designates Relief Camps for Potential Flood: The Benue State Government has taken proactive measures to address the potential impact of an impending flood by designating public schools in all 22 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state as relief camps. This decision was announced by Sir James Iorpuu, the acting Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), during a visit to flood-prone communities in the state.