Benue news 2019

Here are some of the top news stories from Benue State in 2019:

  1. Fulani Herdsmen Attacks: Benue State was plagued by attacks from Fulani herdsmen, leading to the loss of many lives and properties. The attacks were particularly severe in the first half of the year, with many communities affected.
  2. Benue Floods: In July 2019, Benue State experienced severe flooding, which displaced thousands of people and destroyed properties worth millions of naira.
  3. Governor Ortom's Re-Election: Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State, was re-elected in the 2019 governorship election, defeating his closest rival, Emmanuel Jime.
  4. Benue State Assembly Crisis: The Benue State House of Assembly was embroiled in a crisis in 2019, with some members defecting from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  5. Fulani Herdsmen's Grazing Routes: The Benue State Government introduced a law banning open grazing, which led to a confrontation with Fulani herdsmen who were opposed to the law. The government eventually established grazing routes for the herdsmen.
  6. Benue State's Economic Challenges: Benue State faced economic challenges in 2019, including a decline in agricultural production and revenue generation. The state government implemented measures to boost the economy, including the establishment of a state-owned bank.
  7. Benue State's Security Challenges: Benue State continued to face security challenges in 2019, including attacks from armed bandits and kidnappers. The state government increased security measures to combat these threats.
  8. Benue State's Education Sector: The Benue State Government invested in the education sector in 2019, including the construction of new schools and the provision of educational materials.
  9. Benue State's Health Sector: The Benue State Government also invested in the health sector in 2019, including the construction of new hospitals and the provision of medical equipment.
  10. Benue State's Infrastructure Development: The Benue State Government continued to develop infrastructure in 2019, including the construction of roads, bridges, and other public facilities.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Benue State in 2019. The state faced many challenges during the year, but the government also made significant progress in various sectors.