Alia launches Benue’s golden jubilee celebrations

From Scholastica Hir , Makurdi
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has officially commenced activities marking the state’s Golden Jubilee.
The celebrations, which began earlier this week with various commemorative activities, will reach their peak today (Saturday), at the iconic IBB Square in Makurdi.
A statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, said the week-long celebration would be concluded this weekend with a grand finale marking 50 years of the state’s rich cultural heritage, resilience, and remarkable progress.
According to the statement, the event would feature colourful cultural displays, showcase Benue’s rich diversity, ceremonial parades, ...