Benue lawmakers called in Works Commissioner Isaac Imojime to explain why a road project costs N68.329 billion. The House members want clear reasons for the high price tag on the Wurukum-Air Force Base Road expansion. They told the Finance Commissioner to hold back all payments until they finish investigating the matter. This all started when Anthony Agom from Okpokwu brought up how much people complained about the expensive project.
Alfred Emberga from Makurdi North backed up the motion, saying the road costs way more than it should. He asked the House to bring in everyone linked to the project for answers about why such a small stretch of road needs that much cash. The lawmakers agreed they need straight talk about where all this money goes before any work starts. They want detailed breakdowns of every cost item in the project budget.
The same House also demanded answers from security chiefs about violent attacks in rural areas. They want local leaders from Otukpo, Ado, Agatu, Apa, Kwande, Ukum, Logo, Ohimini, Gwer West, and Katsina-Ala to show up on Friday, April 4, 2025. These officials must explain what steps they've taken to stop the murders and kidnappings happening across these communities. The Homeland Security boss must attend this meeting as well.
Micheal Audu told fellow lawmakers that Fulani herders keep attacking Opa-Adoka and Asa towns in Otukpo every day. Many people died from these attacks, and others ended up kidnapped by these armed groups. Audu thinks local leaders either can't handle the crisis or just aren't doing their jobs right. The House wants every agency involved to explain exactly what they plan to do about these dangerous situations threatening local communities.
Alfred Emberga from Makurdi North backed up the motion, saying the road costs way more than it should. He asked the House to bring in everyone linked to the project for answers about why such a small stretch of road needs that much cash. The lawmakers agreed they need straight talk about where all this money goes before any work starts. They want detailed breakdowns of every cost item in the project budget.
The same House also demanded answers from security chiefs about violent attacks in rural areas. They want local leaders from Otukpo, Ado, Agatu, Apa, Kwande, Ukum, Logo, Ohimini, Gwer West, and Katsina-Ala to show up on Friday, April 4, 2025. These officials must explain what steps they've taken to stop the murders and kidnappings happening across these communities. The Homeland Security boss must attend this meeting as well.
Micheal Audu told fellow lawmakers that Fulani herders keep attacking Opa-Adoka and Asa towns in Otukpo every day. Many people died from these attacks, and others ended up kidnapped by these armed groups. Audu thinks local leaders either can't handle the crisis or just aren't doing their jobs right. The House wants every agency involved to explain exactly what they plan to do about these dangerous situations threatening local communities.
