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Latest Benue News Today, Monday, January 20, 2025

Benue News Summary: Key Developments Across the State

  1. BIPC Expands Operations
    The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) is extending its bread and water factory annexes to six local government areas (LGAs) in the first quarter of the year. The company is also set to construct a diaspora city and low-income housing estates to address the growing housing deficit. Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, the Group Managing Director/CEO of BIPC, shared these plans during a live Radio Benue programme, On the Line, in Makurdi on Saturday.

  2. Guma Council Chairman Launches Scholarship Scheme
    Maurice Orwough, Chairman of Guma Local Government Council and Benue State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has introduced a scholarship scheme for 200 students of Guma origin studying at various tertiary institutions across the country. The scheme marks Orwough’s first 100 days in office as Council Chairman.

  3. Governor Alia Mourns Tragic Accident
    Governor Hyacinth Alia has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 10 individuals in a truck accident in Okete community, Ohimini LGA. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a truck crashed into a building. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia offered condolences to the affected families.

  4. Motorcyclist Shot Dead in Otukpo
    A commercial motorcyclist, identified as Daniel, was shot dead by a suspected passenger along Asa Road in Otukpo, the headquarters of Otukpo Local Government Area. His body was discovered on Saturday by passersby.

  5. El-Rufai Meets Suswam Amid Political Speculation
    Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai met with ex-Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam and former PDP Chairman Chris Abbah. The meeting has sparked speculation about a possible political merger ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition figures, including El-Rufai, reportedly exploring new alliances.

  6. Ikwe Urges LG Officials to Support Governor Alia’s Agenda
    APC Chieftain Mrs. Theresa Ikwe, now Deputy Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Council, has urged local government officials to align with Governor Alia’s seven-point agenda. She emphasized the role of local governments in connecting the grassroots to the state government’s initiatives and ensuring their successful implementation.

  7. BENAGRO DG Decries Lack of Agro-Processing Companies
    Peter Chieshe, Director General of the Benue Agro-Industrial and Processing Economic Transformation Bureau (BENAGRO), criticized the lack of agro-industrial and processing companies in Benue. He noted that this deficiency has resulted in farmers not getting adequate value for their produce. He expressed confidence that under Governor Alia’s leadership, the establishment of agro-industrial companies would improve the agricultural sector.

  8. BIPC to Construct Low-Income Housing Estates
    BIPC is also planning the construction of low-income housing estates to address the housing deficit in Benue. These efforts are part of the company’s broader initiative to improve living conditions for residents and support the state’s development.

Agbenu James

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