Makurdi and some other parts of Benue were very peaceful as Benue people yesterday, August 1,2024 refused joining the nation wide peaceful protest.
The End Bad Governance Peaceful protest was held yesterday in some parts of the country like Lagos,Abuja,Osun, Taraba, Rivers,Kano,Gombe,Yobe,Kaduna and Several others.
Sadly,Benue State from the North-Central region of the country was not part of the peaceful protest.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Executive Governor Of Benue State,His Excellency Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia,he appreciated the People of the state for not joining the protest.The Governor particularly praises the organised labour, trade unions, civil society organisations, the youth and other groups in the state for keeping to their word not to participate in the protest.
The Governor says the decision of the people to shelve the protest in the state demonstrates their firm belief in the policies of the APC led administration in the country, saying it is an indication that the people are willing to give the government more time to improve on their welfare.
Governor Alia equally assures the people of the State of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unflinching love for Benue, stating that the numerous projects embarked upon by his administration across the length and breadth of the state, are as a result of the support and cordial relationship his administration has enjoyed from the Tinubu led federal government.
In his words;Stay calm, Tinubu will Fix Nigeria and I will fix Benue.He implore the people to remain peace.
9News Nigeria gathered that, security operatives were seen within Makurdi the Benue State and it environs to ensure law and order.
