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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has immortalised the late Gen. Murtala Muhammed and other prominent past leaders from the state.
Governor Alia, during a live broadcast to the people of Benue State to mark the golden jubilee of the state on Tuesday at Government House, Makurdi, also announced the release of 14 inmates.
Gen. Murtala Muhammed created Benue, among other states, on February 3, 1976, during his regime as Head of State.
The governor stated that there is every need to immortalise past heroes and those who contributed to building legacies for generations to inherit.
He explained that as one who created the state during his time as military Head of State, there was every need to immortalise him.
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Similarly, the governor named the Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation after the late veteran journalist, Chief Dan Agbese, to be called Dan Agbese Printing and Publishing Corporation.
He paid glowing tribute to past leaders of the state, noting that the late Wanteregh Paul Unongo, Elder Isaac Shaahu, Sen. Suemo Chia, Gen. Atom Kpera, late Tashaku Oradi, among many other distinguished indigenes of the state, late or living, will have different legacy establishments named after them.
The governor also exercised clemency on 14 inmates serving various jail terms, while one inmate, Terhumba Aondona, had his jail term reduced from 10 years to four years. Those beneficiaries include Akaajime Imoter, Kongusu Terzugwe, Terngu Orshi, Ornaa Achagh, Zwa Achir, Terkimbi Amadu, Iorpenda Christian, Aondowaae Terlumun, Oriba John, Sughnen Terfa James, Akaahar Isaac, Ordam Thankgod, Gwayem Agba James, and Iorfa Terkimbi.
Alia described the 50th anniversary of the state as not only a moment of celebration but also one of deep reflection, renewal, and renewed resolve to build a stronger future for the state.
He said the golden jubilee represents 50 years of persistence, resilience, and collective sacrifice by the people of the state and expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve as governor at such a historic moment, describing it as a privilege he does not take lightly.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to place people above politics, progress above excuses, and the future above present comfort, promising to continue governing with sincerity, discipline, and clear direction.
