LG Chairman Uzenda drums support for Alia’s fight against insecurity

By David Odama

The Chairman of Logo Local Government Area LGA of Benue state, Hon. Benjamin Uzenda, Monday assured that the government of Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia would sumount the security challenges bedeviling the state.

This is even as the council boss said the Governor Alia was putting strong security measures in place to ensure that the Benue people especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), go back to their ancestral homes, sleep with their two eyes closed.

Uzenda who spoke when he received his course mates; Set 2013, History Department, Benue State University, (BSU) Makurdi, on a congratulatory visit, in his residence at the weekend, called on the Benue citizens to give Governor Alia maximum support stating that the security arrangements would dislodge all criminal elements especially bandits in the Sankera axis.

According to the council chairman, governor Alia is working relentlessly to ensure that framers go back to their farm and residents go about their legitimate businesses without fear of attacks.

He said, several people in Logo LG have been displaced for over 10 years adding that over 700 persons have been killed in two communities in the council area.

“Our people have been suffering even before I became the LG chairman, I feel bad anytime I go home to see our people. For more that 10 years, we don’t have access to our homeland. When I look at our situation, I become very sad”. Uzenda stated

“But right now, the Governor is working round the clock to bring our people back to their ancestral lands. This has been our prayers and it will be answered soon. Alia is putting measures and policies in place to ensure that their return is successful. We can’t tell you the details but soon our people will go back home” the council boss declared.

“Since 2014, Logo LG has been badly hit especially the people of Tombu and Ukembregya Tswarev communities. In Tombu alone, more than 200 people have been killed between 2014 till date. If I should give you the figure that fits, I will say close to 700 people have been killed in that community.

“In Ukembregya Tswarev alone, more than 300 persons has been killed from then till date. But now that Governor Alia is here and doing well, the Benue people should give him support to lead the Benue of their dreams.

“I am also on ground in Logo to complement the good work the Governor is doing at the state level. I have been convincing my people to support and key into the visions and mission of this Government not just by words of mouth but by actions.

“Round the state, the Governor is working tirelessly to ensure the Benue people sleep without fear, that the people have good roads and have opportunities to put foods on their tables. So, it is important to support the Governor to do more.”

Uzenda who appreciated his course mates for the visit, solicited their prayers and continued support especially for his success in his future assignments.

The council boss while thanking Governor Alia for giving him the opportunity to serve his people also lauded the House of Representatives member Representing Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency, Prince Solomon Solomon Wombo, for his support and in ensuring that right things were done, promising not to disappoint them.

Earlier, Leader of the delegation and Class Rep of History department Set 2013, Mr Derick Jootar, said the visit to the LG was to celebrate Hon. Udzenda who is one of them.

He appreciated God for blessing him with the position and prayed God to grant him wisdom to relate well with his boss and ensure results that will impact positively on the lives of the people of LGA and the Benue people at large.

Other mates, Elder John Ayado, Emmanuel Kwaghlaade Ugbah, Joseph Iortyom, Iormough Terzungwe, Justina Nyam, Comfort Iji among others, all wished him well saying the visit provided tham a great opportunity to see one another having left school for many years ago.