Lordship Most Rev Dr. Michael Apochi Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, on Thursday, dedicated the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Ipole-Otukpa, Benue State.
The building was donated by Major General (retired) Chris Abutu Garuba, a former Governor of Bauchi State, Nigeria, IDOMA VOICE reports.
Garuba, famously known as Okeno K’Idoma, was born in Ipole, Otukpa Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Garuba was an energetic administrator in Bauchi. He initiated the Rural Transformation Programme to develop roads, water, electricity, agriculture and education.
He upgraded the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium and built the Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall and various other sports venues. He established Bauchi State Polytechnic (now known as Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic), the Inland Bank, Bauchi State Television Authority and Bauchi Printing and Publishing Company.
The dedication was witnessed by people from all walks for life.
Here are pictures from the event.
Rice, a staple for Christmas celebrations in Nigeria, has become a luxury this year. Soaring…
Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated ₦6,364,181,224 billion for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of…
The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for today, 22nd December 2024, can be…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that the 60,000 barrels per…
Manchester City finds itself in unprecedented turmoil, with relegation-level form showing little sign of improvement.…
