Benue news

Wike, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, makinde commission Ortom’s projects in Benue

Governors Nyesom Wike, Okezie Ikpeazu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Seyi Makinde have commissioned some projects executed by the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

The four Governors, who are of the influential group of PDP G-5 inaugurated the various projects on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at separate locations in Makurdi the state capital.

The projects commissioned include, five different roads, and electrification projects.

These roads include the 9.4 km Tse- Poor Apir Road renamed Ayua Num road executed at 1.2 billion and the 7.7km Yaikyo- Tse Poor Road, now Chief Sule Abenga Road at cost of 1.4 billion.

Others are the 2.0km George Akume-NKST Yina Road now to be known as Sen. JKN Waku road at the cost of 560.4 million as well as the 2.10 km Kaanga-Akaya-Lucy Aluor-Otukpo Road now named Nyesom Wike Road at the cost 809.088 million.

Also commissioned is the 1.3km Low Cost Housing Estate- Bambam Road, now named after a seasoned politician, Chief JC Obande executed at the cost of 379.399 million.

While Wike commissioned the Ayua Num Road and the 14km electrification project in Tse Poor-Mbanima substation and distribution acknowledged the importance of roads for its economic gains, saying, as an agricultural state, “If you don’t have roads to take your farm produce to the city, it makes no sense.

He added, “So, for this road and electrification, you have made life simple and easier for the people and that is what good governance is all about,” stressing that, “We want to say we are proud of you that you have made promises and today is a promise fulfilled,” Wike said.

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Makinde commended Governor Ortom, saying that “Anywhere road goes, development follows.”

Governor Ugwuanyi in his short speech before commissioning the JKN Waku Road described Governor Ortom “as a gift to Benue” stating that he has stood for his people.

In the words of the Enugu State Governor, Ugwuanyi after commissioning the road and electricity projects said, “Electricity is a strong enabler that drives economic development. Our expectation is that the people that live along this 14-kilometre that is covered by this project will be given impetus for greater economic growth.

Commissioner for Works, Engr Jude Uungwa had earlier presented the projects for commissioning stating that a good number of the road projects initiated by the Governor Ortom-led administration have been fully completed and some were at various stages of completion.

Treasure Orokpo

A multi-talented individual with a passion for diverse fields, Treasure Orokpo is a trained journalist, skilled cook, and AI enthusiast. When she's not uncovering the latest stories, you can find her whipping up culinary creations in the kitchen and entertainment.

Recent Posts

Latest update on fuel price hike, fuel scarcity for November 22nd, 2024

As Nigerians express their frustrations over the recent fuel price hikes by the Nigerian National…

2 hours ago

Full List of 80,000 delisted companies published by CAC

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has officially removed companies that failed to file their annual…

2 hours ago

Amended NDLEA Act: Senate approves life imprisonment for drug traffickers, rejects death penalty

The Senate on Thursday agreed with the House of Representatives' recommendation to replace the death…

2 hours ago

Monday Odigie steps down as Bendel Insurance coach

Monday Odigie, the coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, has resigned from his…

3 hours ago

Lewandowski reflects on missed Manchester United transfer

Robert Lewandowski has reflected on the time he nearly joined Manchester United in 2012, only…

3 hours ago

Okoye reflects on Super Eagles return after two years

Maduka Okoye has reflected on his first appearance for the Super Eagles in two years.…

3 hours ago