The residents are majorly Idoma people and a few Igalas. She said: It is a greater sin to maliciously lie against someone than to kill him or her. These centres are Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo. Though Benue State has high drainage density many of the streams are seasonal. Advanced Teacher College, Makurdi local government area. The period from November to January, when the harmattan weather is experienced is, however, relatively cool. @2021 - www.anaedoonline.ng. 3. The 2023 Bauchi State gubernatorial election will take place on 11 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Bauchi State, concurrent with elections to the Bauchi State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun its primaries to choose candidates who would run for the partys presidential nomination in 2023. These are some governors and deputy governors who have clinched the PDP's Senate tickets. Even as Governor-elect, he had warned the then outgoing Governor, Gabriel Suswam to desist from such treacherous moves citing the perilous financial condition of the state, but to no avail. Four PDP governors have clinched PDP's Senate tickets ahead of 2023. Married to Architect Yemisi Dooshima Suswam Land Officer with the Benue State Civil Service. It is largely rural, with scattered settlements mainly in tiny compounds or homesteads, whose population range from 630 people, most of whom are farmers. Senator George Thompson Sekibo who is presently representing the district in the Senate, did not contest the primaries. ENGR. He established his own Law firm, Tingir & Associates, Lagos 1994. This was disclosed Sunday, June 5, evening by Governor Samuel Ortom, during the expanded caucus of the party and flag bearers for various . In 1973, he was granted regular combatant commission. 11431 events. This has made Benue the major source of food production in the Nation. He attended Senior Staff Course at the NDA between 1981 and 1982. It is obvious that Apa/Agatu should and will produce the next Deputy Governor of Benue State in fairness by Gods grace. Some governors and deputy governors who have served their second terms are running for Senate seats in the 2023 elections. Mechanization and plantation agriculture/agro-forestry are still at its infancy. Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom: Ortom earned a PDP ticket to run for a seat in the senate. He attended Baptist Academy, Yaba (1962-67). He is a member of the ruling PDP in Niger State. Its geographic coordinates are longitude 7 47' and 10 0' East. Mr Tahav . While Inspector Agbo was waiting, Mrs Abounu came to her and threatened to assault her openly if she didnt confess to the lingering rumour that she was sleeping with her husband secretly. River Benue is the dominant geographical feature in the state. He was better known for strict enforcement of the sanitation edict as soldiers flogged citizens who flouted orders. His military positions include, Engrs Brigade Commander, Squadron Commander, Regimental Commander and Commander Corps of Engineers. Benue Burnt Bricks, Otukpo Local Government, He constructed Makurdi roads with street lights, He started the construction of Arts Theatre Complex, He started the construction of the stadium, He started the construction of Seven Cottage Hospitals across Benue state. Justice Mary Abounu, wife of the Benue State deputy governor, Engineer Benson Abounu, reportedly slapped her police orderly, Inspector J. He had his military training in Ethiopia and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in 1965. The State Council of Chiefs has the Tor Tiv, Orchivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse (Tor Tiv V) ([14]), with Och'Idoma and all second class Chiefs/Chairmen of the Local Government Traditional Council as members. In Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, late Prince Ogri Ajene became Deputy Governor during Sen. George Akume regime. Also, Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, was elected unopposed as the PDP senatorial candidate for Abia South. Most Nigerians are always faced with the challenge of knowing or being able to recognize their own State governor and even the deputy governor not to talk of the governors of other Nigerian States. . He said the G-5 governors, comprising Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) would after the meeting make . Technical Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Salisbury, UK. He was educated in Shelleng and Yola, and attended Govt College (1957-1961). Benue Breweries Limited completed by Aku in 1982. Benson Abounu, pointing to him as the . He is a member of the ruling PDP in Niger State. Other G5 governors at the event held at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan, were: Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu; Benue State, Samuel Ortom and Enugu State, Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. It will be held two weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. The first group consists of those with a population of 80,000 to 500,000 people. Until then, I stand with my constituency to produce the next Deputy Governor of Benue State. Report has it that the Benue second lady had at several times confronted her police orderly, asking her to confess if the rumour she was receiving that she was sleeping with her husband was true or not. Traditional dances from Benue State have won acclaim at national and international cultural festivals. The state is populated by several ethnic groups: Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Etulo, Abakpa, Jukun, Hausa, Igbo, Akweya and Nyifon. There is very little irrigation agriculture and techniques. Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Following his victory, the deputy governor promised not to disappoint the people of his senatorial constituency if re-elected in 2023. Benue towns can be categorised into three groups. Traffic from the west comes through Makurdi (3) Naka Adoka Ankpa (3) Okene (1) roads and from the east through Makurdi Yandev Katsina Ala Wukari roads. He died on the 20th Nov, 2006 and was Post humosly honoured with a doctorate degree by the Benue State University. Elected Governor of Benue State 29th May 2015 to present. He attended Government College Katsina Ala (1956-61) for his secondary school education. He was retired by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999. Hon. He also commended Nigeria Army Physical education Training School (1985-87), Directing Staff, Command and Staff College, Jaji (1987-89), Directing Staff, Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshe, Ghana (1989-91), he also commanded 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993-95). Field Artillery officers Advanced Course, Oklahoma, USA. During the Tertiary and possibly the Interglacial periods of the Quaternary glaciation, the Benue and Niger Valleys, otherwise known as the Niger/Benue trough, were transgressed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Latitude 6 25' and 8 8' North; and shares boundaries with five other states namely: Nasarawa State to the north, Taraba State to the east, Cross-River State to the south, Enugu State to the south-west and Kogi State to the west. Apart from earth roads, schools, periodic markets and chemists (local drug stores), the rural areas are largely used for farming, relying on the urban centres for most of their urban needs. It is obvious that Apa/Agatu should and will produce the next Deputy Governor of Benue State in fairness by God's grace. The Full List Of Nigerian States And Their Local Government Areas (LGAs) 2021, Top 144 List Of Male Igbo Names And Their Meaning. In 1991, its boundaries were re-adjusted with the creation of Kogi State. Though a time will come, which I believe, that the Governor will call for meeting of Party stakeholders most especially from Apa/Agatu axis aside other stakeholders, to meet with them on who should be selected as the number two citizen of Benue State. The foundation reaches out to prison inmates. I am Benue 2023 All rights reserved, Commonwealth University, Belize Distant learning, Idah Secondary Commercial College, Idah now in Kogi State in 1976 to 1979, ( Dropped out due to inability to pay school fees), St. Catherines Primary School, Makurdi 1974 to 1976, St. Johns Primary School, Gboko 1970 to 1974, Advanced Diploma in Personnel Management 2001, National School of Salesmanship, Manchester, General Certificate of Education, GCE (Ordinary Level), Patron, Independent Print-Media Publishers Association of Nigeria, IPPAN, National President, Independent Print-Media Publishers Association of Nigeria, IPPAN, Gyado Foods Co. Limited Salesman to Sales Manager. Justice Mary Abounu, wife of the Benue state deputy governor, Engineer Benson Abounu, reportedly slapped her former police orderly, Inspector Jane Agbo, over an accusation that she was having a secret sexual relationship with her husband. EXCLUSIVE: Atiku jettisons PDP Committee report, picks Okowa as running mate; He lost his return ticket to the former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi. The current Governor is H.E. The chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Benue state, John Ngbede, has emerged as the deputy governorship candidate of the party for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Ships are sighted very occasionally offloading cargo for Benue company at the Abinsi jetty. It was gathered that, Mrs Abounu left a serious instruction that the female Orderly shouldnt be allowed into the lodge again. Osun State. Abounu made this known on Friday after obtaining his nomination and expression of interest forms at the state headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Markurdi. JUSTICE AONDOAVER KAKAAN BENUE STATE CHIEF JUDGE. Igbo people are found in the boundary areas like the Obi, Oju etc., Local Government Areas. Industry and commerce have been greatly retarded by the absence of capital funds, basic infrastructure and the frequent political changes. Altogether, about 180km of rail line traverses the state. (He left office after the military coup in November 1993 which General Sani Abacha came to power). Margaret Ichen Street, Makurdi. There are masses of unusually tall trees in the deep valleys and on the pretty steep highlands, which are all however inhabited. He worked for other law firms from 1990 to 1994, while continuing his studies. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, engaging over 75% of the state farming population. In Benue South Senatorial District, there are four Federal Constituencies which include, Oju/Obi, Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo, Otukpo/Ohimini and Apa/Agatu Federal Constituencies. Important establishments and offices located here include the Government House, The State Secretariat, The Federal Secretariat, The Central Bank of Nigeria Regional headquarters, Commercial Banks, Telecommunication companies, Police Headquarters, Nigeria Prisons Service, Aper Aku Stadium, Nigeria Air force Base, Makurdi, The Makurdi Modern Market, the Federal Medical Centre, Nigeria Railway Station, Benue Printing and Publishing Company Limited, Radio Benue, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Nigerian Postal service, Benue Hotels Makurdi, Benue Plaza hotel, Benue State University, Benue State Breweries. Regardless, we have been able to come up with a list of the governors of all the states in Nigeria along with the year they were sworn into office. He held that position until 27 April 2007 . Benue State possesses immense tourism potentials which are yet to be exploited. With less than 40 days to the presidential election, Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned Nigerians against voting for his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, stressing that the latter wants Nigerians to "go hungry.". Place of Origin: Nongov District, Guma Local Government Area. Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, 60.Deputy Governor Engr. His most notable case was the treason case involving Gen. Zamani Lekwot. Akume voluntarily retired from the Public Service to participate fully in partisan politics 1998. It is only at the boundary area with Cameroon, also Kwande and Oju Local Government Areas that hilly terrain with appreciable local relief is encountered. Tourist attractions in the state may be grouped into natural scenic, historical monuments and festivals. Inspector Jane Agbo, a single lady, has denied the allegation and tried on several occasions to make her madam believe that there was nothing between her and the deputy governor. He was sent to UN mission in Lebanon (1980-81). The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has assigned portfolios to commissioners and special advisers. Otukpo/Ohimini axis is currently occupying the position of Deputy Governor in person of H.E Engnr Benson Abounu who is deputizing Gov. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. The State also boasts of one of the longest stretches of river systems in the country with great potential for a viable fishing industry, dry season farming through irrigation and for an inland water highway. Governor Bello Matawalle. Its commercial status was further enhanced when the Railway Bridge was completed and opened in 1932. The coup plotters attacked the cities of Kaduna, Ibadan, and Lagos while also blockading the Niger and Benue River within a two-day span of time. The eastern rail line connects Makurdi, Otukpo, Taraku, Utonkon and Igumale with the rest of the country. The portfolios are as follows: *Michael Gusa - Justice. "In its reply to the application signed by Barr. The governor said it is only the PDP that has the interest of the people in mind as regard insecurity in the state. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The state was created in 1976[4] among the 7 states created at that time.The state derives its name from the Benue River which is the second largest river in Nigeria. He was seriously criticized for destroying the mini Makurdi Stadium. Gowon however dismissed those allegations and instead ordered for his detention. He had his primary education at St Andrews senior Primary School, Okene, Kogi State in 1964. AYO AKINYELURE. General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB appointed Lt Col Fidelis Makka, Military Governor of Benue State between July 1988 to January, 1992. Deputy Governor Idi Barade Gubana. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has started conducting its primaries to elect candidates to contest for various positions in the 2023 general elections. The river itself provides tourist opportunities for boating, angling and swimming. The Benue government on Monday reeled out the achievements of Governor Samuel Ortom's administration in the last four years as part of activities to mark the governor's 58th birthday. It lies on the south bank of the Benue River. According to Nigerian Concord, This incident occurred at the Benue deputy governor's Lodge earlier this . Between May and November,1976, he was in UNIFIL in Lebanon. The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Benson Abounu has promised to revamp agriculture if elected governor in 2023. Breaking News. He also constructed some township roads and executed some electrification projects. He loves traveling and reading/, Your email address will not be published. He noted that the rising security challenges the state is faced with poses a great threat to the state's internally generated revenue. In Benue state, the incumbent Governor Samuel Ortom is the oldest to sit on the No.1 seat. The people of the state are famous for their cheerful and hospitable disposition as well as rich cultural heritage. Benue State as it exists today is a surviving legacy of an administrative entity that was carved out of the protectorate of northern Nigeria at the beginning of the twentieth century. The North bank area of the town houses among other establishments, the Federal University of Agriculture, the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering, the headquarters of the 72 Airborne Battalion, Akawe Torkula Polytechnic (ATP) and the State Headquarters of the Department of Customs and Excise. 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