Stakeholders of Ukum local government area of Benue state have condemned in strong terms the proposed decision by federal government to establish Ruga...
Stakeholders of Ukum local government area of Benue state have condemned in strong terms the proposed decision by federal government to establish Ruga settlements in some parts of the state including the local government.
In their separate speeches, a two term senator representing Benue North East senatorial district and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Professor Daniel Saror said the people were dumb founded when the news broke out. Other speakers at the meeting including the Ter Ukum, His Royal Highness Chief Orkaa Kaave, care taker chairman of Ukum local government council Tor Tyokaa Ibellogo and a former state house of assembly member for Ukum state constituency, Dan Abagu all condemned the proposed Ruga settlements in the local government area and called on federal government to explore other areas to acquire land for such project in order not to deny the people access to their only means of livelihood.
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