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  • Over 12,000 IDPs to Benefit From BNSG, ESLP’s Free Medical Services

    Over 12,000 IDPs to Benefit From BNSG, ESLP’s Free Medical Services

    By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

    Benue State Government in partnership with the Eunice Spring of Life Foundation, ESPL, and other development partners are to render free medical services to over twelve thousand Internally Displaced Persons in various camps across Benue State.

    Leader of the medical team, Mrs Lizzy Aganyi said the aim is to reach out to the aforementioned group to ameliorate their sufferings.

    Briefing Journalists in Gbajimba, Guma Local Government Area of the state, Mrs Aganyi explained that six hundred and fifty four IDPs have benefited from laboratory test, one hundred and sixty one from surgery, one hundred and eigty eight were referred to further medical attention.

    She maintained that eight thousand eight hundred and sixty one Persons were treated in Gbajimba, one thousand one hundred and thirty six received treatment in Ukpam, five hundred and seventy six IDPs were treated in Daudu.

    Mrs Aganyi Implored the beneficiaries to imbibe personal hygiene and be sexually disciplined to avoid contacting sexually transmitted diseases.

    Meanwhile, arrangements have been concluded to extend the medical outreach to the camps in Makurdi and Agatu Local Government Areas respectively.

  • Insecurity: BNSG Disbands State Vigilante Group, Says it’s an Illegal Body

    Insecurity: BNSG Disbands State Vigilante Group, Says it’s an Illegal Body

    By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

    Following the establishment of Community Volunteer Guards, Benue State Government has disbanded the Vigilante Group to pave the way for the former to operate.

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom disclosed this at the Government House Makurdi while briefing Newsmen shortly after a closed door meeting with the disbanded group.

    According to Ortom the disbandment is with immediate effect, warning that anyone caught parading his or herself as a member of the group would be apprehended and handed over to security agents for prosecution.

    He noted that the operation of the vigilante group were not backed by the law, explaining that the state has a law establishing Community Volunteer Guards in 2000.

    The Governor implored members of the disbanded group to join the Community Volunteer Guards as members to fight insecurity in the state.

    Ortom contended that the Volunteer Guards would work with other security operatives after undergoing proper training to carry out their duties.

  • BNSG to Pay N1.2 billion Pensions and Gratuities to Retirees

    BNSG to Pay N1.2 billion Pensions and Gratuities to Retirees

    By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

    Reprieve may have come the way of Pensioners in Benue State following N1.2 billion remittance into the retirement account of the Benue State Government to off-set pensions and Gratuities owed retirees in the state.

    The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom who gave this indication at a church service on Sunday noted that the said amount would soon be paid to them.

    Ortom contended that the present government inherited a colossal sum of N68 billion from previous administrations as pensions and Gratuities, stating that he has paid N40 billion to retired workers.

    The Governor assured that with the Pension Commission Law, Pensions and Gratuities of the retirees would be paid on a regular basis.

    He enjoined the people of Benue State not to relent in their prayers to God to end attacks and killings of the people, assuring that he would continue to do his best despite daunting challenges rocking the state.

  • BNSG targets N18 billion monthly Internally Generated Revenue

    By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said efforts were being stepped up by the present administration to generate the sum of N18 billion monthly Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) this year.

    Ortom said this while fielding questions from Newsmen shortly after inspecting some of the ongoing projects embarked upon by the present administration including the new Benue Internally Revenue Service, BIRS, office complex.

    According to the Governor, the state is currently generating between N700 and N800 million monthly as Internally Generated Revenue, stressing that government has taken deliberate steps to block financial leakages such as termination of contract of revenue collecting agencies whom he said were diverting funds for personal use.

    He maintained that the aim of government is to build a befitting revenue generating complex with the state of the arts facilities that could motivate staff towards more efficient service delivery.

    The Governor expressed satisfaction on the ongoing work at the headquarters of BIRS , assuring that work on the project would soon be completed.

  • BNSG promises to empower youths to showcase their potentials

    BNSG promises to empower youths to showcase their potentials

    By Isaac Kertyo Makurdi   

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said the present administration in the state would do everything possible to ensure Benue youths are empowered to enable them showcase their potentials for the development of the state.    The Governor who  made this disclosure at the Aper Aku stadium Makurdi, venue of the first Benue Youth Summit is an opportunity for leaders to address genuine requests by the Youths to ameliorate their hardship.   

    ” Our intention is to ensure we empower Benue Youths are empowered to showcase their potentials for a brighter tomorrow”.   

    Ortom who gave an example of himself, how he succeeded in life when he worked as a conductor and driver after he was dropped out of school, urged the youths to be resilience and committed in all they do if they must succeed in life.    Also speaking, the Minister of special duties and Intergovernmental affairs, Sen. George Akume contended that Benue Youths have a role to play for national development.    

    The Minister who was represented by Dr Terlumun Utser urged the youths to consider themselves as agents of positive change. He lauded the Youths for not being violent in quest for good governance, employment, end to Police brutality among others.   

    Earlier the Chairman, steering committee for Benue Youths summit Rev Dave Ogbole said the summit was organized to chat a new course for the Benue Youths.      

    Christened: ” The future is here”, Ogbole lauded the Governor for giving listening ears to Youths.

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