Positive Reforms Ongoing At Benue LGs
By: Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi.
The special adviser to Governor Hyacinth Alia for Bureau and Chieftaincy Affairs Dr Dennis Akura has asserted that various reforms are currently ongoing at the third tiers governance in the State.
The special adviser who spoke in audience with members of the Correspondents Chapel of Nigeria Union of journalists Nuj yesterday in Makurdi, Benue State, disclosed part of the reforms includes payment of ganishee judgment which the government set aside huge amounts to repay those Indebted at least monthly.
The special adviser, who doubled as former Vandeikya local Government Council Chairman revealed the Taraku oil mills led by Barr Agba Injoh and others had obtained judgment from supreme Court in their favour for state government to effect their entitlement, including fringe benefits running several millions.
According to him, we’re paying them in peace meal of no fewer than eighty millions naira on monthly basis stressing it would take some time to complete their dues.
” Akura implored that henceforth legal department were established in each of the 23 councils, announcing that versatile lawyers would be deployed to man legal aspect in their areas. ” to cushion ganishee order.
These action became necessary to curtailed constant judgment resulting to ganishee of various accounts of the councils.
” Traditional Council have been given special priority under the present dispensation as efforts are geared towards ensuring conducive environment to enhance harmonious coexistence with subjects, as well as law enforcement agents to curb menace of constant uprising by herders in the State. :
In his comment Chairman of Correspondents Chapel Comrade Emmanuel Antswen sought partnership with his office for better understanding..
