Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Benue State Dominance at The Senate; An Indication Of The Political Myth of the State

The Nigerian Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of Nigeria, and together with the House of Representatives makes up the National Assembly. Every state of the federation has three senators representing them and one from the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, bringing the total number of serving senators presently to 109. Benue State has always been conspicuous at […]

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Education, Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Elections in Benue State; How Far, So Far?

Benue State is one among the states where there is prominence of opposition political parties. It is generally believed that where there is no opposition, it is owing to high level of election manipulation by the winning party and that the pace of development in such states is usually very low. This is not the case with Benue State. You […]

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Education, Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Adasu; a governor to remember

The first and only clergy of the Roman Catholic Church to have been a governor of a state in Nigeria, he is worth discussing because up till now many believes his one and ten months leadership as governor has been the best ever in the history of Benue State. He was one who had a real vision for the state […]

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Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Benue State and State creation

Written by Anwo Iordepuun Godfrey Benue State is one among the leading states fronting for the creation of new states. Benue State is bidding for the creation of Apa (Zone C) and Katsina Ala (Zone A) States. However, the bid for Apa State seems to be stronger owing to the fact that the Senate President is from that zone. But […]

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Development, Stories 26/03/2013 by Anwo Iordepuun Godfrey

The Need For A Functional Airport In Makurdi, Benue State

In as much as we have commended the present administration on her effort to ease movement on our roads, it is worth mentioning that that state is long overdue to have a functional airport. The state has been hiding under the disguise of the Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Air Force but I think it is time we faced […]

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Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Benue State and road network

Written by Anwo Iordepuun Godfrey One giant stride taken by the present administration in Benue State is the rehabilitation and construction of trunk B roads often called “State Roads”. This is one good thing that can be associated with this administration and everyone who knows the terrain of the state will admit to this fact. Those plying the roads through […]

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Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Benue people and the peace initiative

Written by Anwo Iordepuun Godfrey Among the northern states of Nigeria, Benue State can be described as the most peaceful. The reason for this assertion is just too obvious. In the first place, many even find it difficult to believe that Benue State is a northern state because of the terrain of the state, while most northern states have Muslim […]

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Education, Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

Benue State and the study of engineering and medicine

Written by Anwo Iordepuun Godfrey Benue State at the moment is blessed with a Federal University (University of Agriculture Makurdi), a state university (Benue State University Makurdi) and a private university (University of Mkar, Mkar). One reason why people aspire to study in the university is to acquire professionalism since it is believed that the university system has it all. […]

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Development, Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

This is a set back to the overall development of Benue State

Concentration of Government owned tertiary institutions of learning in Makurdi, a set back to the overall development of the State Makurdi is popular for its status as the capital city of Benue State. Government machinery must be run in Makurdi which is already a factor to attract a lot of people to it. Surprisingly, almost 50% of government – owned […]

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Development, Stories 26/03/2013 by Akaafele

The major reason of unemployment in Benue State

Benue State is blessed with industrial potentials considering the abundance of raw materials, cheap labor, land and urban infrastructure. Unfortunately, insufficient capital has adversely affected the number of functional industries in the state. The few industrial establishments in the state include: Dangote Cement Company, Taraku Mills Ltd., Benue Roof Tiles Company, Benue Breweries, Benue Burnt Bricks Company, Coca Cola Co., […]

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