Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue, declared on Thursday that his state is experiencing relative peace, allowing farmers to return to properties that had previously been abandoned due to farmer-herder conflict.<\/p>\n
He made the comment while briefing State House media following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n
Alia paid a visit to the President to brief him on the state of affairs in Benue, emphasizing the country’s relative calm during the current farming season.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince 1999, our people have paid less attention to farming, but since last year, and particularly this season, they have returned to the farms.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to produce more and fill our basket to capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stated that Benue had made major security gains, with minor conflicts still occurring in two to three local governments.<\/p>\n
Alia stressed the importance of focusing effort in these areas to eliminate any skirmishes.<\/p>\n
Regarding the federal government’s flood warning, Alia stated that his administration has taken precautions to avert floods.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are prepared to tackle flooding, having carried out adequate sensitisation for riverbank residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe seek the Federal Government\u2019s assistance to dredge the River Benue.<\/p>\n
According to the governor, the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is prepared to deal with flood-related difficulties.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are prepared, not just waiting. We have SEMA, an emergency management team, and they are armed to respond.\u201d<\/p>\n
The governor noted that in spite of warnings, some residents refused to evacuate flood-prone areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, the government will persist in appealing to them, simultaneously highlighting the risks associated with staying in these vulnerable locations,\u201d he said<\/p>\n
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