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Benue Governor Alia begins massive road reconstruction in Gboko and environs
Engineer Tivfa Wombo, Director of Civil Engineering in the Ministry of Works, detailed the extensive works during the event, highlighting the strategic importance of these roads in connecting critical areas within Gboko township and beyond.
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has officially flagged off the ambitious reconstruction and dualization of 55.09 kilometres of major road networks in Gboko and its surrounding areas, in a move aimed at transforming infrastructure and boosting economic activities in the state.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held at Lubona Junction in Gboko Local Government Area on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, marks a significant step in the administration’s commitment to quality road infrastructure.
The project, valued at N62.135 billion according to the Benue State Ministry of Works, is targeted for completion within five months.
Governor Alia, while performing the flag-off, emphasized his administration’s focus on deliberate development, stating that the initiative will ease traffic congestion, enhance urban mobility, stimulate commerce, create employment opportunities, and improve the overall quality of life for residents of Gboko and environs.
The scope of the project includes the reconstruction and dualization of several key roads, such as:
– Yandev Roundabout to Lubona Junction
– Captain Dawns Road
– Tor Tiv Roundabout to Lessel Road- J.S. Tarka to Mkar Roundabout (as a dual carriageway)
– Tor Tiv Roundabout (Gondo Aluor) to Mkar and Ameladu Road- NKST Anzua Link Road
– Bristow Roundabout to Tor Tiv Palace (Akaahar Adi) Road
Engineer Tivfa Wombo, Director of Civil Engineering in the Ministry of Works, detailed the extensive works during the event, highlighting the strategic importance of these roads in connecting critical areas within Gboko township and beyond.
The governor expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, underscoring the collaborative efforts between the state and federal government in driving infrastructure development. Benue State APC Chairman, Chief Titus Zam, also commended the governor for the project, describing it as part of a broader agenda to open up the state through quality infrastructure.
This Gboko road network initiative is noted as the second-longest single road project in the state, following ongoing works on a 57-kilometre network in the Benue South Senatorial District, including the Awajir–Oju road.
Stakeholders and residents have welcomed the development as a timely intervention to address long-standing road challenges in one of Benue’s major commercial hubs, with expectations high for timely delivery and lasting impact on local economies and daily commuting.
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Senate confirms Oyedele as minister
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.
His confirmation comes after two hours of screening as lawmakers grilled him on various aspects of the economy.
Oyedele’s screening followed a motion moved by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, after he called for the suspension of the Senate rule to allow strangers to come into the chamber.
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
Oyedele was escorted to the chamber by Bashir Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on the National Assembly ( Senate), alongside others.
His screening followed President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate on Tuesday, requesting his confirmation as a minister.
Tinubu had, on March 3, nominated Oyedele, who currently serves as chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, as Minister of State for Finance.
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Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN’s Deputy Governor
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
The President charges Yuguda to discharge his responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy.
In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.
He began his career in 1984 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.
He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN.
He retired from the CBN in 2016, after he had served as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.
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JUST IN: IGP Disu Assigns Portfolios to New DIGs
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services, DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has assigned the new Deputy Inspectors -General of Police (DIGs) their duties responsibilities.
Sources said that the DIGs were assigned departments based on their areas of competence.
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services,
DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
Similarly, DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID);
DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman to Finance and Accounts; DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie will oversee the Force Intelligence Department (FID); DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head Information and Communication Technology, while DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been posted to Operations departments.
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