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Benue suspends land consultants, contractors over irregularities
Benue State Ministry of Lands suspends all land consultants and contractors due to widespread irregularities, illegal land activities, and forged allocation documents
The Benue State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals has suspended all consultants and contractors involved in land planning and survey across the state, citing widespread irregularities and illegal practices.
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Commissioner Rev. Frederick Ikyaan announced the suspension during a meeting with leaders of the Ugondo Community at the residence of District Head Tyoor Terseer Ihwakar in Makurdi LGA.
The suspension follows a review of complaints and ongoing court cases involving forged signatures on allocation papers, illegal beacons, inflated settlement fees, unauthorized land reviews, and attempts to block rightful owners from accessing government-allocated land.
Dr. Ikyaan urged the public to verify the authenticity of allocation documents with the ministry before acquiring land, warning that illegal practices would no longer be tolerated.
The visit also led to an agreement with the community to harmonize settlement fees, ensuring consistency across all local communities.
Community leaders, including Zaki Joseph Akaana and District Head Zaki Terseer Ihwakar, praised the ministry for addressing anomalies and restoring order in land administration.
The Commissioner was accompanied by top ministry officials, including Surveyor General Surv. Emmanuel Nôngo, Directors of Administration, Lands and Town Planning, Deeds Registrar Terfa Yainjô, Assistant Surveyor General Surv.
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Joshua Ashir, Principal Administrative Officer Miss Mwuese Akange, and Information Officer Mrs. Nguungwan Leke.
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, has received the ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana, with organisers recognising what they described as his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership and economic reforms.
The governor was honoured at the 7th ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony, held on Friday at the British Council in Accra. The event featured a lecture themed: “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
According to the organisers, Lawal’s award was based, among other considerations, on his administration’s progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ZIK Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, noted that the award was established to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, stating that it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts toward transforming the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” Lawal said.
The governor highlighted key projects and reforms undertaken by his administration, including urban renewal initiatives, the construction of a modern airport and sweeping reforms in security, education, healthcare and the civil service. He noted that the newly constructed airport was particularly significant, as Zamfara had not benefited from such infrastructure in over 30 years since the creation of the state.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health and other sectors,” the governor added.
Lawal thanked the organisers for the recognition, saying the award would encourage him to do even more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” he said.
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