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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has officially commenced activities marking the state’s Golden Jubilee.
The celebrations, which began earlier this week with various commemorative activities, will reach their peak today (Saturday), at the iconic IBB Square in Makurdi.
A statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, said the week-long celebration would be concluded this weekend with a grand finale marking 50 years of the state’s rich cultural heritage, resilience, and remarkable progress.
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According to the statement, the event would feature colourful cultural displays, showcase Benue’s rich diversity, ceremonial parades, and reflections on the state’s journey since its creation, as well as highlight its emergence as a major agricultural and political force in Nigeria.
The celebrations will continue on Sunday, June 28, 2026, as the state combines the Golden Jubilee celebrations with the commemoration of Governor Alia’s third anniversary in office and his 60th birthday.
The statement noted that since assuming office, Alia has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to his ‘Benue First’ agenda, focusing heavily on infrastructural development, civil service reforms, economic revitalisation, and human capital development.
