Governor Alia immortalises Murtala Muhammed, Dan Agbese as Benue state celebrates 50th anniversary
The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has immortalized the late General Murtala Muhammed and other prominent past leaders from the state in celebration of creation of the state.
Penpushing reports that the Governor made the declaration during a live broadcast to the people of Benue State to mark the Golden Jubilee of the state at Government House, Makurdi, state capital.
The late Muhammed it would be recalled created Benue state among other states on February 3, 1976 during his reign as the Head of State, while General Olusegun Obasanjo was his second in command.
Penpushing further reports that the Governor explained that there is every need to immortalize past heroes and those who contributed in building legacies for generations to inherit, explaining that as one (Muhammed) who created the state during his time as military Head of State, there was every need to immortalize him.
The Governor in similar vein, named Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation after late veteran journalist, Chief Dan Agbese to be called Dan Agbese Printing and Publishing Corporation.
Penpushing also reports that he hinted that the late Wanteregh Paul Unongo, Elder Isaac Shaahu, Senator Suemo Chia, General Atom Kpera, late Tashaku Oradi among very many other distinguished indigenes of the state, late or living will have different legacy establishments names after them.
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Sir Tersoo Kula equally exercised clemency on 14 inmates serving various jail terms, while one inmate, Terhumba Aondona has his jail term reduced from 10 years to 4 years
Penpushing reports that others who enjoy clemency 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, Iorfa Terkimbi.
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