- Frees 14 prisoners
From Iorhen Benjamin, Makurdi
The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has immortalized the late Kano State-born former head of state, General Murtala Muhammed and other prominent past leaders from Benue state.
The Governor made the declaration during a live broadcast to the people and residents of Benue State to mark the Golden Jubilee anniversary of the state Tuesday at Government House, Makurdi.
Gen. Murtala Muhammed created Benue State, among other states, on 3rd February 1976 during his regime as Nigeria’s Head of State.
The Governor stated that there is 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 Murtala.
Also, 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 several other distinguished indigenes of the state, late or living, will have different legacy establishments named after them.
The Governor also extended clemency to 14 inmates serving various jail terms, while one inmate, Terhumba Aondona, has his jail term reduced from 10 years to 4 years.
Those who enjoyed 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.
