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President Buhari approve the appointment of Prof. Richard Kimbir as Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi

SOURCE: http://www.linknaija.com/2017/10/breaking-buhari-appoints-new-chancellor.html

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By David Mzer

The wife of the Governor of Benue State, and Founder of the Eunice spring of Life Foundation, ESLF, Dr.Mrs Eunice Ortom is to host the first ever Benue Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, BYES, through her Foundation, the Eunice spring of Life Foundation.
The chairman of the organizing Committee, Pastor Dave Ogbole disclosed this yesterday during the maiden press conference for the event which comes up between the 14th and 15th of June, 2017 in Makurdi.
Mr Ogbole informed journalists that the theme of the Summit is, "Made in Benue is possible", and will attract 600 youths from the 276 council wards that make up the 23 local government areas of the state, and will draw reputable resource persons across the state and the country,with the Minister for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chief Audu Ogbe in attendance.
Mr Ogbole stated that ,the aim of the Summit is to re-engineer the mindset of Benue Youths towards productivity,among others.
"The summit is aimed among others to achieve the following objectives.
To re-engineer the mindset of Benue Youths towards productivity and enterprise.
To inculcate and promote values of patriotism and Nation Building among Benue Youths.
To expose Benue Youths to culturally relevant and global standards of entrepreneurship knowledge and practices towards self reliance.
To create a network of systems and institutions that will benefit the dreams and skills of the Benue Youth."

Her Name is Mrs Mse Christopher Ayila Atuhwa from Daudu, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, she has been suffering from cancer of the breast since August last year but have no money to go to a good hospital, According to her husband, he took her to a private clinic in Daudu where the doctor told them after test that the sickness is cancer and he should bring N200,000 so that he will start treatment which they could not afford the money. They are now calling on Government, NGO and individuals to come to their aid to enable them take the woman to hospital. If you wish to help her please call the following numbers: Her Phone Number is: 08165282243,08108121782, Her brother's number: Her husband's phone number: 08068488076 You can send your financial contributions to her husband's First Bank Account Number: 31001235109 Name: Christopher Ayila Atuhwa Please pray for her speedy recovery in Jesus name.

CLICK TO READ MORE ON LINKNAIJA: http://www.linknaija.com/2017/04/benue-lady-battling-with-breast-cancer.html

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said he order for Fulani herdsmen to leave his state because he could no longer fold his arms and watch while they continue killing his people. Ortom was answering questions from State House correspondents shortly after attending a meeting of the National Economic Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He described the herdsmen as unfriendly to his people, adding that he needed to take the decision because his responsibility as the state governor is to ensure safety of lives. Ortom said, “I ordered armed herdsmen out of my state. They are not friendly to my people. They kill them and I cannot tolerate that. My job as governor is to provide security for lives and property. I cannot watch seeing people being killed unprovoked. It is not right. “The only thing my people are living on is farming. When you go to their farmlands and destroy their crop and then when they complain, you kill them. That will never be acceptable. I will not fold my hands to watch this happen. “I have told the security men to ensure the arrest of all those who have arms. You are aware that through my amnesty programme, I was able to disarm the criminal elements in my society because I believe in the rule of law and due process. “Without the rule of law, there is no way we can govern. A stronger person will come and take over the affairs of the state from where ever you are. And so, we must abide by the rule of law.” Ortom said apart from corruption, governments at all levels must be ready to fight impunity which he said is worse than corruption. “Another thing is impunity, it is worse than corruption. So, why we are fighting corruption, we must also fight impunity. This is not right. “Those armed herdsmen, are they above the law? So, the security men must track and arrest them and prosecute them according to the law. “I have told my people that as farmers, they have no business carrying arms. And so, I will protect them as long as I am governor is my state,” he added. The governor added that since the arms with the herdsmen were not licensed, they must be apprehended.

CLICK TO READ MORE: http://www.linknaija.com/2017/03/why-i-expelled-armed-herdsmen-from.html?m=1

According to Linknaija.com, some unknown gunmen at about 8pm today kidnapped Mrs Laadi Aernyi,wife of former caretaker chairman of Gwer East local govt area of Benue State, According to her husband Hon Aernyi who spoke to us on phone says,his was kidnapped in their home at Ada Chenge street, Makurdi. The incident took place very close to where they kidnapped someone last month. More details shortly

CLICK TO READ MORE: http://www.linknaija.com/2017/01/breaking-news-unknow-gunmen-kidnapped.html

According to Linknaija.com, some unknown gunmen at about 8pm today kidnapped Mrs Laadi Aernyi,wife of former caretaker chairman of Gwer East local govt area of Benue State, According to her husband Hon Aernyi who spoke to us on phone says,his was kidnapped in their home at Ada Chenge street, Makurdi. The incident took place very close to where they kidnapped someone last month. More details shortly

CLICK TO READ MORE: http://www.linknaija.com/2017/01/breaking-news-unknow-gunmen-kidnapped.html

News reaching Linknaija.com this morning has it that Mrs. YUADOO TOR AGBIDYE a news editor with radio Benue who was kidnapped late last week on Friday 2nd December 2016 at her Makurdi residence the Benue state capital by unidentified persons has regained her freedom. According to the available information, Mrs. TOR AGBIDYE regained her freedom over the night healthy. Conditions for her released was undisclosed as at the time of filling this report. Meanwhile the National Association of Sankera Students National Secretariat under the leadership of right COMR. Atotse Terfa wishes to thank all those who took on their kneels in prayer for the safe released of Mrs AGBIDYE whom he described as being humble and dedicated to her duties. He thanked the state Governor Dr. Samuel Ortom, the security agents and all those that were involved in the rescued process. He urge those perpetrating in such acts to desist from it hence no development can be achieved in a violence and unstable society. Fabian Orseer Mnzughulga Mphb, CPS to Rt. COMR ATOTSE, GODWIN TERFA, NATIONAL PRESIDENT SANKERA STUDENTS.

CLICK TO READ MORE: http://www.linknaija.com/2016/12/breaking-news-abducted-news-editor-with.html

According to Linknaija.com, the Zonal Manager Of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Mr Achia Tor-Agbidye's wife has just be kidnapped moments ago at his residence along Abu King Shuluwa road makurdi Benue State. Its reported that ,the gunmen were 4 in numbers and took her Suzuki ash car which they drove out. Please alert the police and share this update on to make it go viral

READ MORE: http://www.linknaija.com/2016/12/breaking-news-wife-of-first-city.html

Jessica Beer, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) II Female student of Gyegeh Memorial College, Logo, Makurdi, Benue state has committed suicide.The girl drank substance believed to be poison and was taken to a Popular clinic in Akpehe, Makurdi, before Doctors confirmed her dead on arrival .

A friend to the deceased, who don’t want her name in print, said that Jessica Beer committed suicide because her boyfriend by named Labi, a pork meat seller at Wurukum Market in Makurdi impregnated her, then abandon her and impregnated another girl.
Many residents of Akpehe settlement in Makurdi on hearing the news trooped to the clinic to catch a glimpse of the body of the female student who committed student.
- See more at: http://www.linknaija.com/2016/09/shocker-this-jss-2-student-commits.html#sthash.mPHac6fC.dpuf

Benue music artist, Mr John Inalegwu Edward A.KA Inas is said to be wrongly arrested and charged for homicide, armed robbery and conspiracy after insisting on collecting his phone from a police officer.
Linknaija.com gathered that it all started when Inas was arrested along University of Agriculture road in North Bank area of Makurdi by Division C policemen while returning home after a video shoot on the night of Wednesday, 1st June 2016.
After two days in police custody, on Friday, he was bailed by family and friends for the sum of N20,000 but asked to return the next day, being Saturday, for his phone and other belongings since the officer that had them, who goes by the nickname “magistrate”, was not around.
On returning the next day to collect his phone, ” magistrate” the policeman told Inas not to disturb him, threatening to rearrest him if he did. As the boy continued to pled with the policeman, he was asked to return on Monday for his belongings.
When he returned on Monday, he was told to sit and wait for the policeman. After over four hours of waiting, “magistrate” the policeman handcuffed the young boy and sent him along with two others arrested the previous night to the state police headquarters on a fresh charge of homicide (murder), armed robbery and conspiracy.
All efforts to prove his innocence, including clips of the video shoot proved abortive. Inas and two others are due to appear in court today Monday 13th June 2016 for a case he allegedly knows nothing about.
When contacted, the Benue Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Moses Yamu asked for details and promised to get to the root of the matter.
We will keep you posted.
- See more at: http://www.linknaija.com/2016/06/benue-artist-wrongly-charged-for-murder.html#sthash.Xb76B416.dpuf

The triplets, were delivered few weeks ago.
According to Rev Fr Solomon Mfa, the woman is married to a farmer Mr Boniface who were displaced sometime ago by the Fulani herdsmen from Doma and now residing in Daudu, Guma LGA, Benue State came to him after Mass to tell him that GOD HAS GIVEN THEM A BLESSING TOO HEAVY FOR THEM TO CARRY.They REALLY REALLY need help. You may reach the family via 08066239233
- See more at: http://www.linknaija.com/2016/06/displaced-woman-gives-birth-to-triplets.html#sthash.OLjeggs8.dpuf

The family of Atorough Vishigh Vincent wish to call on the general public to pray for the release of their son Atorough David Torbee, a police officer serving with Ibafo police station in Obafemi Awode Egba local govt of Ogun state. Corporal Atorough David Torbee who went on duty with three of his colleagues on 11th may 2016 and was the only person that was reported missing, while his colleagues came back unhurt. We are therefore, falling on the Inspector General of Police (IG), Police Service Commission, to prevail on Ogun state commissioner of police to expedite action towards the release of our brother, uncle, husband and father. We also noticed a clear case of complicity from his colleagues, because prior to the incident, our brother called home and reported to us of threat to his life by his colleagues especially their team driver, one Mr Shola the person he is accommodating, more so, the flimsy explanation they gave that Corporal Atorough David Torbee, took a cyclist a lone in the night at about 8:25pm to chase a vehicle that refused to stop at their duty post and never returned, when they had a vehicle with them and the lackadaisical attitude of the DPO Ibafo Police Station towards this case confirmed our suspicions. Consequently, we are calling on the State House of Assembly member representing the good people of Guma, House of Rep member representing Makurdi/Guma fed. Constituency Hon Dickson Tarkighir and senator representing Benue North West(Zone B) Senator Dr George Akume, His Excellency Governor Samuel Ortom to use their good offices to prevail on the appropriate authority to double up their efforts to ensure the release of their constituent and also to ensure that justice is done on this case. We sincerely appreciate those who are with us in this most difficult and trying moment of our lives especially the Tiv community in Ibafo, through their efforts we were able to get this tragic news. We are also calling on civil right activist/bodies and concerned citizens to help and pray for the release of our beloved brother. May Almighty God bless you all. For details call 07036004761.

Major General Gen. Gabriel Kpamber died in a Ghastly motor accident at Uchi in Tarka Local Government of Benue State.

Benueforum.com report that, the General was returning from a burial he attended in his Ushongo village.
Eye witness believed he slept while on the steering and ran into and oncoming truck.
See photos. - See more at: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/05/breaking-army-general-died-in-ghastly.html#sthash.XN2lZ1XH.dpuf
- See more at: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/05/breaking-army-general-died-in-ghastly.html#sthash.XN2lZ1XH.dpuf

The Vicar General of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and Parish Priest of Catholic Church Okpoga, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. John Adeyi has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
The Otukpa born Priest who recently celebrated his silver jubilee in the Priesthood was abducted 20 minutes ago along Odoba Otukpa-Okwungaga road on his way to Otukpa, Benue State.

SOURCE: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/04/breaking-news-rev-fr-john-adeyi-has.html

Information reaching Benueforum.com from BSU has it that, the Benue State university students blocked the school gate.
According to one of the student who manage and spoke to us on phone says the protest is in connection of school fees.
More details shortly .


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http://www.benueforum.com/2016/04/breaking-news-bsu-gate-has-been-block.html#sthash.JwLOSReV.dpuf

The Chairman, BIRS Mrs. Mimi Orubibi clears the air on gaseous emission from generators and borehole taxes. Read her press statement below: THE LAW WAS MADE FOR MAN: EVERY LAW MUST HAVE A HUMAN FACE Upon assumption of office, as the Executive Chairman of Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), I did a thorough study of the Benue Revenue Administration law as amended 2015 as well as other relevant revenue laws. I noticed with dismay, that some provisions of the law were not quite people friendly. I first of all considered it from my own point of view as a tax payer and pondered on the rationale behind the payment of some tax items. For instance, the tax on Boreholes and gaseous emission from generators were some of the tax items I have personally questioned. However, being aware of my incapability to amend laws, I have been making consultations and liaising with relevant authorities towards the amendment of the law. As for the tax on borehole which is under Water Board, I have been discussing with the Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources and we have agreed to sponsor the bill for its repeal. It is a truism, that some of the rates in the law are too high, others too small and the ones on Borehole and Gaseous emission on generators NOT people friendly, as decried by taxpayers recently. Though, aware of the inhuman face of the aforementioned tax items, I had to pass through the process of verifiability through testing before taking any step. This testing has indeed yielded a result – outright rejection by the public. Worthy of mention is the fact that prior to the passage of this law; inputs were made by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as consultation with relevant stakeholders via public hearing. These MDAs presented the revenue items they were collecting on and the House of Assembly captured all in the law. I hereby call on all taxpayers to cooperate with the BIRS as she moves to amend the state Revenue Law by coming out in mass to align their voices with that of the service when called upon for public hearing. Mrs. Mimi Adzape-Orubibi, FCTI EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

- See more at: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/04/mrs-mimi-orubibi-clears-air-on-gaseous_6.html#sthash.aGbwGByR.dpuf

The Benue Police Command on Monday confirmed the assassination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader in Tarka Local Government by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Moses Yamu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, that the herdsmen abducted the youth leader in his village at Tse-Tia in Tarka Local Government.

Yamu explained that the youth leader was abducted in the early hours of Sunday and his lifeless body was found by the road side in the same village on Monday morning.
NAN reports that the youths of the are protested the killing of their leader and blocked the Makurdi-Gboko Road for over four hours.
Yamu, however, said that the police had already brought the situation under control.
He added that the youths should have used alternative ways to express their anger.
He also confirmed the assassination of one Msughter Tyayar and Bem Ikyomke along Gboko-Ihugh road by unknown gunmen.
- See more at: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/04/shocking-see-photo-of-apc-youth-leader.html#sthash.eQSKPU7C.dpuf

Former minister of interior, Comrade Abba Moro and other accused persons in the 2014 Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment scam is to be remanded in Kuje prison custody.

At the court sitting today, February 29, the three accused having listened to all the charges against them said they were not guilty. After taking their pleas, the prosecuting counsel, Aliyu Yusuf prayed the court to fix a date for trial.

He also asked that the accused person be remanded in prison custody. But quickly, the counsel to the defendants informed the court that an applications for bail has been filed. But the prosecution said they were served late on Friday and will need time to reply to the applications. However, Chris Uche, lawyer to the second defendant said his client, Anastasia, is a nursing mother and already on an administrative bail by the EFCC.

He also said the law mandated that the prosecution to serve the defendant with proof of evidence seven days before arraignment to respond and apply for bail. Making a special case for the second defendants, Uche applied that administrative bail granted to Anastasia by EFCC be extended by the court.

On hearing the application without an objection from the prosecution, the judge Anwuli Chikere granted the nursing mother bail. “The administrative bail granted to the second defendant is to continue under the same condition while the first and third defendants be remanded in prison custody,” Chikere said.

She also adjourned the matter to Thursday, March 3 for hearing on the application. The former minister of interior and all his fellow accused persons also pleaded not guilty to the 11-count charge slammed on them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

BREAKING NEWS: ABBA MORO REMINDED IN KUJE PRISON

- See more at: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/02/breaking-news-abba-moro-to-be-reminded.html#sthash.OoqMakBb.dpuf

The former Governor of Benue State, Rt Hon. Gabriel Suswam buried his grandmother Mama Aya Nguyemen Tyo Tor-Najime, at her home Tse-Tornajime near Zaki-Biam in Ukum LGA of Benue State .
Dignitaries from across the world, including governors of states, parliamentarians and top government functionaries were in attendance.
Gabriel Suswam who spoke on behalf of the family said love is all he got from his grandmother even though growing up under her was not easy,
He appreciated all who attended the burial with good will message of a safe trip to all.

SEE PHOTOS OF THE EVENT.









SEE MORE AT: http://www.benueforum.com/2016/02/suswam-buried-mother-see-pictures-of.html

TRUST, CONFIENCE AND CREDIBILITY BUDGET
ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR SAMUEL ORTOM AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2016 BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL AT THE BENUE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COMPLEX ON THURSDAY 31st DECEMBER, 2016.
It is with a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude to God Almighty that I stand before you today to fulfill the constitutional obligation to present to you the 2016 budget estimates for your consideration and appropriation. This will be the first of several visits to perform such a function in the years ahead and we give God the glory and appreciate the Benue electorate for giving us the opportunity. Let me also appreciate the Benue State House of Assembly for the support and partnership in the service to the people of the state, even as you host me today.
budget 2016
I am delighted to perform this constitutional responsibility today because it marks a major milestone in our journey towards fulfilling our electoral promises to our people. This, we believe, will make Benue State a better place to live in. The proposed 2016 budget estimates represent the desire of my government for a new beginning and opportunity for growth and development. It is a plan that seeks to kick-start the process of diversification and the steering of our economy away from over reliance on a single source of income for survival. We wish to build trust, confidence and credibility between our administration and our people who popularly gave us their mandate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
In the course of implementing this budget, we shall be faced with situations that require tough choices, I am however, confident that when that time comes, we will collectively make disciplined and deliberate choices that will further the course of Benue and her people. I believe strongly that with unity, confidence and determination, Benue will march steadily towards her destiny. Moreso that our administration which is anchored on the fear of God seeks to promote core values that make peace and development inevitable. These include transparency, accountability, justice, fairness, integrity, discipline, selflessness, integration, forgiveness, restitution and reconciliation.
Our administration has zero tolerance for corruption and we have stated clearly that ours is a call to service. Those whose desire is to make quick money have been encouraged to get into the private sector to do business which with the conducive environment that we are creating will yield quick returns. Anyone caught diverting public funds for private purposes will certainly be sanctioned. We therefore solicit the support of the legislature and judiciary in this crusade.
You may also be aware that we have instituted commissions of inquiry to ascertain income and expenditure from June, 2007 to the end of May, 2015, as we as establish state government assets in the state and other locations across the country. The Justice Kpojime Commission of Inquiry was set up as a fact finding Commission to provide a platform for those accused of plundering our commonwealth to defend themselves as the people who gave us the mandate sought to know why the state was brought to the brink. They want those who looted their funds to be identified and made to return the loot. We are committed to executing their wish within the ambits of due process and the rule of law.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, you are all very familiar with the narrative of the environment we met on ground on assumption of office. However, permit me to briefly remind us all of the bleak situation we met on assumption of office and what we have done as responsible leaders to restore confidence, hope and bring back smiles to the faces of millions of our people.
When we came in, we met a mismanaged and comatose economy characterized by deficit treasury and high debt profile, huge arrears of salaries and retirement benefits, dwindling income from the Federation Account, falling oil prices, volatile exchange rate and high unemployment. There was a general sense of hopelessness and inability of government to attend to the very basic necessities of life as enshrined in the Constitution.
As a first step to restore the confidence of our people in governance, we moved swiftly with your support, to kick-start the economy with payment of two months salaries. During my inaugural speech I identified insecurity as a major challenge and announced an amnesty program. I am happy to announce that the program has yielded positive results with the surrender of over 700 possessors of illegal weapons embracing it. Over 500 assorted weapons and thousands of ammunitions have been surrendered and we are still counting. Those who embraced the carrot approach have gone through a retreat and will be absorbed into a rehabilitation program that includes a return to school, skills acquisition and integration into intelligence gathering network. The program is targeted at creating a conducive environment to encourage investment into the state. Already, the conflict between farmers and herders has been minimized even as we are committed to continuing with the amnesty program for which the sum of N 250 million has been budgeted in 2016. We quickly started the renovation of structures at School of Nursing and Midwifery, Makurdi preparatory to reaccredidation which it had lost for three years. The completion of the Assembly Complex is on-going. We made provision to cover the initial cost of take-off of the new administration including provision for counterpart funding obligations. Today, Mr. Speaker, the taps are running again in Otukpo and Katsina-Ala, the renovation of the School of Nursing and Midwifery is about to be completed while work is on-going on the Daudu-Gbajimba road and Yam Flour Mill at Katsina-Ala while the process of handing over the Wannune Tomato and Mango Processing Plant to a core investor is at an advanced stage. The College of Health Sciences has also successfully graduated the first set of Medical Doctors because of our efforts in securing accreditation for the institution. Recall that the students had spent 12 years before our intervention. We have also obtained the commitment of our Development Partners who were leaving the state in droves to remain and participate actively in our development programmes because of the provision that we made in meeting our obligations to the funding framework for continued support.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, you will agree with me that in Benue State, the civil service is the backbone of most families and of the economy. Hence, in order to steer the economy away from further recession, we needed to put money in the hands of the civil servants that had accumulated for several months. Consequently, I approached the Honourable House and the House granted approval to enable us key into the funding window provided by the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) specifically for payment of salaries. The CBN approved only part of our N69 billion application which we made to clear salary, gratuity and pension arrears and released N12, 503,000,000.00 and N15, 509,000,000.00 for only salary arrears for state and local government civil servants respectively. These releases have since been accessed and payments of arrears of salaries to state civil servants has been completed at the state level while that of the local government is 85% completed. The introduction of new payment platform by the local government administration to engender accountability and transparency delayed the early completion of the payment to local government civil servants. Let me use this opportunity therefore to thank His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for his vision and leadership in providing that intervention to reduce the suffering of civil servants in Benue State and also to add that we look forward to Mr. President’s similar intervention in the plight of our pensioners. Perhaps it might be necessary to state that the N28 billion accessed is not a grant but a loan that would be paid over a twenty year period hence the need for its prudent and judicious utilisation.
REVIEW OF THE 2015 BUDGET
Mr. Speaker, you are already aware that the 2015 budget was proposed by my predecessor, appropriated by the Seventh Assembly and half way into implementation. However, on assumption of office, I proposed to the House and got approval for a supplementary budget of twelve billion, nine hundred and forty million, three hundred and fifty thousand, five hundred and eleven naira fifty kobo (N12,940,350,511.50) only to enable us attend to urgent needs of governance.
This development brought the total aggregate revenue estimate for the 2015 budget to the sum of one hundred and ten billion, eight hundred and ninety-two million, four hundred and seventy-six thousand, eight hundred and fifteen naira (N110,892,476,815.00) only. This figure is made up of sixty-three billion, two hundred and thirty-five million, five hundred and ninety-nine thousand, eight hundred and fifty-three naira (N63,235,599,853.00) only as our share of statutory allocation, nine billion, three hundred and forty-seven million naira (N9,347,000,000.00) only as internally generated revenue (IGR) and twenty-five billion, three hundred and sixty-nine million, five hundred and twenty six thousand, four hundred and fifty naira (N25,369,526,450.00) only from other receipts.
This total sum was appropriated into recurrent expenditure of fifty-nine billion and seventy-five million, one hundred and seventy thousand, two hundred and eighty naira (N59,075,170,280.00) only and capital expenditure of thirty-eight billion, eight hundred and seventy-six million, nine hundred and fifty-six thousand, twenty-three naira (N38,876,956,023.00) only respectively.
There was however, the need for additional supplementation to take care of provision for bailout on salaries, critical infrastructure and agricultural development as offered by the Federal Government to support state economy across the country. Accordingly, I have laid before the Honourable House, a supplementary request of twenty-four billion, five hundred and three million, four hundred and thirty-nine thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven naira, twenty-eight kobo (N24,503,439,787.28) for consideration and appropriation. This will bring the 2015 budget of Benue State Government to a total of one hundred and thirty-five billion, three hundred and ninety-five million, nine hundred and sixteen thousand, six hundred and two naira (N135,395,916,602.00) only.
PERFORMANCE OF REVENUE RECEIPTS IN 2015
Due to the earlier mentioned challenges, the revenue projection for 2015 budget performed poorly. The total revenue collected was sixty-nine billion, four hundred and forty-seven million, eighty thousand, six hundred and forty-nine naira ninety kobo (N69,447,080,649.90). Out of this amount, our total actual collection from Federation Account as at 31st December, 2015 is thirty-six billion, two hundred and sixty-seven million, seven hundred and eighty-eight thousand, three hundred and twelve naira, twenty-six kobo (N36,267,788,312.26) only representing 57.35% of our revenue projection from this source for 2015 and eleven billion, five hundred and forty-eight million, three hundred and fifty-six thousand, five hundred and fifty-eight naira, eighty-one kobo (N11,548,356,558.81) only from other sources. A total deficit financing of forty-five billion, two hundred and thirteen million, three hundred and sixteen thousand, seven hundred and forty-nine naira (N45,213,316,749.00) only is now provided to finance the budget during the year including the bailout, infrastructure and agriculture value chain development funds offered by the Federal Government through the CBN.
THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET ESTIMATES
Mr. Speaker, the implementation of the 2016 Budget will be shaped by the trust our people have in this government and our Trust in God; the confidence we have in ourselves to deliver quality services for our people and our credibility as leaders to do the right thing at all times in the interest of the people of the State. The 2016 Budget is therefore christened as “The Budget of Trust, Confidence and Credibility”.
Objectives of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
The fundamental and general objective for the 2016 is inclusive development as adequately encapsulated in the Five Pillars of “Our Collective Vision for a New Benue”. To achieve this, the present administration will continue on the path of transparency, accountability, equity, fairness, integration, rule of law, selflessness and service delivery in 2016.
Key Assumptions of Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
My administration in considering the expenditure profile of Government in 2016 has made the following assumptions as a guide towards the preparation and eventual implementation of the budget:
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Wife of Benue State Governor Mrs. Eunice Ortom, PhD, lending a helping hand to her husband (29:05:2015 – 31:12:2015): the journey so far.
As compared by GurGur Japheth.
As we come to the joyful end of 2015 – the year of Change, we have decided to summarize the activities and contribution by the Wife of the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Mrs. Eunice Ortom as viz:
1st June, 2015: Her Excellency, to advance the ideals of Public Private Partnership (PPP), commissioned the First Fertility Hospital in Central Nigeria. It is situate at Ankpa Quarters, Makurdi to stave the tide of medical tourism to Eurasia, Americas and India.
14th June, 2015: Her Excellency led a delegation of Youth and Women to interface with the Wife of the President of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Mohammadu Buhari at a Victory Dinner in the State House to brainstorm on social economic development of vulnerable groups, etc.
26th June, 2015: Her Excellency in collaboration with NDLEA, NAPTIP and UNODC, organized and observed the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a road walk from Mr. Biggs to IBB Square Makurdi, where lectures against substance abuse and other activities were carried out.
6th July, 2015: Her Excellency in collaboration with Rotary International under leadership of Comrade Mone Aernyi, President of Makurdi Rotary Club, commissioned a state of the art ICT Centre for School of Nursing Makurdi. Upon request by the school management, Her Excellency promised to draw the attention of the Governor to the condition of dilapidation and the non accredit ion of the school. His Excellency, upon appeal, directed the rehabilitation and renovation of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, directed the supply of all requirements for accreditation which led to the granting of full accreditation and upgrading of the school to a degree awarding institution; admission to commence in 2016.
19th July, 2015: Her Excellency in collaboration with World Health Organization, UNICEF, UNAID, Rotary International, CIHP, etc. flagged off Maternal New Born and Child Health Programme which heralded infant immunization in across the width and breadth of Benue State.
1st August 2015: The Wife of the Governor was in Buruku for the Flag Off of World Breastfeeding Week which featured sensitization of women on the importance of breastfeeding to children.
3rd – 7th August, 2015: Her Excellency hosted a Stakeholders Workshop on Capacity Building, Increasing Access to Drug Dependence Treatment Services, Social Integration and Rehabilitation in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). A total number of 111 practitioners were trained from Zones A, B and C for the war against substance abuse in Benue.
10th October, 2015: The Wife of the Governor organized the World Mental Health Day, set aside by the United Nations to create awareness on Mental Health, worldwide. She led a road walk from Titto Gate to IBB Square Mkd where sensitization activities were carried out by various experts and other partners.
16th October, 2015: The Wife the Governor distributed FRISOMUM Gold Milk to expectant and Nursing Mothers at the Federal Medical Centre Makurdi and Family Support Programme Clinic, Makurdi.
17th October, 2015: Mrs. Ortom led a delegation of Benue Women Farmers to receive Food Hero Award otherwise called “Ogbonge Woman Award”. Three Benue Women came top at the River’s Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
19th October, 2015: World Breast Cancer Day set aside by the United Nations was observed in Benue where sensitization workshop and a road walk was organized at the Chemistry Hall of Benue State University, Makurdi by the Wife of the Governor.
9th – 12th November, 2015: The Wife of the Govenor in collaboration with the World Bank and Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) of the Benue State University, organized Phase 1 of Food Safety & Hygiene Workshop where 250 Food Vendors and Handlers were trained at the cost N50,000 each and fully funded by the World Bank.
13th November, 2015: In partnership with AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the Chairman of Governing Council of BENSACA organized “Knock Out HIV 2015 Nigeria Guinness World Book of Records Free HIV Testing event where 10,000 people were tested and counseled at coordinated centers across Benue State within one day.
1st December, 2015: United Nations World AIDS Day was marked at IBB Square with a keynote address by the Wife of the Governor on the theme: “Getting to Zero”. Free HIV Screening and Counselling was carried out by BENSACA and other intervention partners. The Governor led his commissioners and other government functionaries to the occasion where they all partook in the free HIV Testing process.
3rd December, 2015: The Wife of the Governor hosted Persons with Special Needs on World Disability Day where she donated 50 Wheel Chairs and 10 Walking Clutches to the Physically Challenged and also delivered letter of appointment of one the Physically Challenged, Hon Chali Sati as Senior Special Assistant (Special Needs) to the Governor of Benue State.
18 December, 2015: The 2nd Phase of Food Safety and Hygiene Workshop was held in collaboration with CEFTER, BSU and the Office of the Wife of the Governor. The Vice Chancellor of Benue State University, Prof. Moses Msugh Kembe announced a grant from World Bank for the programme in the sum of N86million. 366 food handlers were trained.
23rd December, 2015: The Governor’s wife hosted leaders of the deaf, blind, and physically challenged were items were given to them on behalf of their members in collaboration with the Benue State Rehabilitation Board.
24th December, 2015: Her Excellency hosted children and orphans from Mama Abayol Centre; Tivid Orphanage etc at the Banquet Hall of Benue People’s House for Christmas Party.
These are some of the activities carried out so far by the Wife of the Governor of Benue State to support the administration of her husband, His Excellency, Dr. Samuel Ortom from May 29th to date.
Feliz año Nuevo (Happy New Year) 2016!
VIEW ACTIVITIES IN PHOTOS:
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This little girl by name Doowuese is scheduled to be operated this morning at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital.. She is already in the theatre.
Thanks you Hastings Uhia who volunteired to donate blood to the child.
Please, we URGENTLY need your assistance financially (N100,000) to assist her parents set off the bills (Bedspace, Surgery and Post-Surgery Medications and therapy).
Financial donations should be made to Terlumun Vaatia, account number: 1000466977 (Keystone Bank).
Thanks for your prompt response.
doowuese
http://benueforum.com/this-little-girl-really-needs-our-help/

This little girl by name Doowuese is scheduled to be operated this morning at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital.. She is already in the theatre.
Thanks you Hastings Uhia who volunteired to donate blood to the child.
Please, we URGENTLY need your assistance financially (N100,000) to assist her parents set off the bills (Bedspace, Surgery and Post-Surgery Medications and therapy).
Financial donations should be made to Terlumun Vaatia, account number: 1000466977 (Keystone Bank).
Thanks for your prompt response.
doowuese
http://benueforum.com/this-little-girl-really-needs-our-help/

iliyande:
I never trusted the guy for once

But he has change.

iliyande:
What of that guy called Ghana?

He is the one holding microphone.

A notorious criminal Mr. Terwase Akwaza (aka GANA) surrenders arms to the ongoing amnesty policy by Benue state government to raid the state of arms.
View more details and pictures here..
http://www.queendoosh.com/2015/08/benue-amnesty-notorious-thug-sunders.html

The former Vice President Namadi Sambo may be heading for a divorce after his wife Amina Sambo caught him in an uncompromized position with her younger brother before the 2015 general elections.
According to a QueenDoosh.com reader who pleaded anonymity, said the VP's wife was in the know of the husband's preferences for men. But her shocker came when she caught him having sex with her own younger brother which didn't go down well the the couple. My source, also told me that the Former VP is fond of referring to the the wife's younger brother in Hausa as,

''Ka pi Amina daadi''

Meaning ''You are sweeter Than Amina''.

However, she was said to have filled for a divorce after the incidence ,

read more here

http://www.queendoosh.com/2015/08/s-c-n-d-l-former-vp-namadi-sambo-faces.html