Gov Alia pledges full support as Nigerian Army establishes 5 Division in Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has assured the Nigerian Army of the state government’s full cooperation and support for the establishment of the newly approved military formations in Benue.
The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, when he hosted members of the Army Headquarters Implementation Committee at the Old Banquet Hall of the Government House in Makurdi.
Governor Alia said the establishment of the new formations, particularly the headquarters of the 5 Division, would significantly boost security operations and strengthen the state’s capacity to protect lives and property.
He pledged that the state government would make land available f...