Archives for October 2013

Benue, Benue Links Nigeria Limited, BLNL, Transportation 31/10/2013 by Akaafele

Organizational Structure of Benue Links Nigeria Limited

Benue Links (Nigeria) Limited like any other incorporated company, its Articles of Association provide a Board of Directors at the apex of the organization which provides general policy guidance and direction, headed by a General Manager (in 1998 of Mr. Terna Ahua) as the Chief Executive is responsible for the day-to-day operation and executive of the Board’s Policies. In addition […]

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Benue, Benue Links Nigeria Limited, BLNL, Transportation 31/10/2013 by Akaafele

Benue Links Nigeria Limited, BLNL

Contact details Email: benuelinks01@gmail.com Phone: 08032361730,08094943511,08059967330 Opp Access bank Wurukum, Makurdi. Makurdi, Benue 23444 Nigeria Historical background By 1983 when the Buhari regime ousted the Shagari Presidential administration, the economy of the nation was in a very bad shape and so restrictions were imposed on various items, which included among others, vehicles and vehicle spare parts. This resulted in the […]

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Benue, Transportation 31/10/2013 by Akaafele

Benue Transport Service, BTS

The creation of Benue Transport Service, BTS: Under the then government of Benue-Plateau State in 1972, a ‘public transport corporation’ known as ‘Benue-Plateau Bus Service, BPBS was established a with good number of vehicles in its fleet that covered all the urban centers of the state, but with the creation of Benue State out of Benue-Plateau State in 1976, all […]

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Benue 30/10/2013 by Akaafele

Igeiomen

This craft centre is located in Andibitta Oju, Oju local government area of the State. This is a traditional pottery centre. “Igeiomen” means Home of Pots, amongst the Andibitta people. It dates back to the early settlers of this 10th century community.

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Benue 30/10/2013 by Akaafele

Peter Attah Crafts

Based in Utonkon, Ado local Government Area of the State is a traditional centre known for its molding, drawing and wood carvings of all kinds and designs, shapes, and for various purposes.

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Benue 30/10/2013 by Akaafele

Anthill Ceramic Industry of Gboko

These two establishments have distinguished themselves in the field of ceramic wares and have featured at various trade fairs in Nigeria. Dajo Pottery Industry is also a training centre for hobby, mature, professional and Industrial Ceramics.

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Development, Stories 30/10/2013 by Akaafele

Dajo Pottery Limited

The International Multi Award Winning ceramic Industry, was founded in 1987 by Levi OBem Yakubu in Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria, and incorporated in Nigeria May 1990 with RC Number 149117. Motto: Excellence Sustained Goal: Dajo Pottery Ltd aims to be recognized as an excellent brand in local, national, regional and global ceramic markets. It seeks to be a household name […]

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Development, Stories 28/10/2013 by Akaafele

The imperative of Benue State joining the contributory Pension scheme

The contributory pension scheme came into force in 2004 with the passage of Pension Act of 2004 by the national assembly. The pension act entails that, all public sector workers and employees of organized private sector contribute a minimum of seven and half percent of their basic transport and housing while the employer contributes another minimum of seven and half […]

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Development, Stories 28/10/2013 by Akaafele

Tiv settlement pattern as an impediment to development

The Tiv people of Benue valley by nature live in scattered settlements. Though Tiv being the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria but has not benefited in terms of infrastructural and other social amenities from the State and Federal Government. The Yoruba’s and Hausa’s live in villages, towns and cities while the Igbos And other ethnic groups in the south […]

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