Benue Government Approves ₦30.2bn For Rural Roads

The Benue State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the sum of N30.2 billion for the construction of five rural roads in the state.

Chief press secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, who disclosed this at a briefing after the SEC meeting held Tuesday at the Government House, Makurdi, said the amount represents 60 percent counterpart fund for the rural roads across the three senatorial zones while the local governments in the designated project areas will provide the remaining 40 percent.

The projects approved for construction are the Awajir-Oju; Adikpo-Kotiyo-Vandeikya, Ushongo-Har; Igwumale-Agila; and Obagaji-Okokolo-Agagbe roads.

Mr Kula also disclosed that the SEC resolved to domesticate the Disability Act in the state for persons with disability as well as approve a donation of N10 million to the Nigerian Legion for this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

He said the move by the state government was to ensure that the rights of those with disability are protected and the challenges faced in their day to day life reduced.

Similarly, the sum of N567 million was approved as compensation for members of Mbagwa and Mbawa communities of Makurdi local government for their lands earmarked for the federal housing estate project.

Besides, the SEC approved the establishment of Benue State Signage and Advertisement Agency to regulate signposts, billboards and other advertisement activities.

Kula disclosed lifting of suspension placed on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Barr Fidelis Mnyim who was sanctioned by Governor Hyacinth Alia for including Benue state as party in the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Kula said Barr Mnyim was recalled from suspension after he withdrew the state from the list of those challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the two anti-graft agencies

Source:- Blueprint