The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has immortalized the late Gen. Murtala Muhammed and other prominent past leaders from the state.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sir Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia made the declaration during a live broadcast to the people of Benue State to mark the Golden Jubilee of the state earlier today at Government House, Makurdi.
General Murtala Muhammed created Benue state among other states on 3rd February 1976 during his reign as the Head of State.
The Governor stated that there is every need to immortalize past heroes and those who contributed in building legacies for generations to inherit.
He explained that as one who created the state during his time as military Head of State, there was every need to immortalize him.
In the similar vein, the Governor named Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation after late veteran journalist, Chief Dan Agbese to be called Dan Agbese Printing and Publishing Corporation.
He hinted that the late Wanteregh Paul Unongo, Elder Isaac Shaahu, Sen. Suemo Chia, Gen. 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 also 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.
Those 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.
