Ortom moves to resolve Air Force, Ugondo land disputes
Ortom stated this today while briefing newsmen after a peace meeting between officials of the Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Airforce, Makurdi and stakeholders from Ugondo community on Thursday.
He said members of the community had initially demanded that 900 hectares of land be conceded to them, but owing to appeals and consultations, the community had agreed to accept 350 hectares. According to him, other issues raised by the community bothered on corporate social responsibility of the Tactical Air Command in the areas of provision of educational and health facilities as well as potable water which the command promised to address.Speaking on compensation as requested by the community, the Governor said he would follow up the matter with members of the National Assembly from the state to see how best the matter could be resolved.
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