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The Benue State House of Assembly has taken significant steps to address pressing issues affecting the state, as highlighted during recent plenary sessions. At 8:33 PM WAT today, key decisions were made to tackle child trafficking and support the education sector.
The Assembly has urged the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Services to conduct an immediate, coordinated state-wide investigation into cases of missing children and suspected child trafficking. This move aims to protect vulnerable families and ensure justice for affected communities.
In a separate development, three bills passed their third reading and were enacted into law yesterday. These include the Colleges of Education Oju and Katsina-Ala Amendment Bill, which seeks to upgrade the two institutions to degree-awarding status, and a bill to rename Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University to Father Adasu University. Additionally, a bill regulating property rents, landlords, agents, and tenants in Benue State was considered. This legislation aims to promote fairness and transparency in rental practices, offering relief to tenants and fostering stability in the state’s housing sector.
The Assembly also addressed educational concerns, calling on the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Urban Development to rehabilitate a portion of the road between their office and the old bridge as an alternative route for travelers passing through Makurdi, the state capital. Furthermore, the House urged the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, alongside the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, to intensify efforts in preventing child trafficking, supporting victims and their families.
In a bid to support students, the Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga, called on Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia to reactivate the long-abandoned Students Bursary Scholarship Scheme. The motion, raised by Hon. Samuel Agada of Ogbadibo State Constituency, highlighted the scheme’s decade-long neglect, leaving indigenous students in higher institutions, particularly the less privileged, without support. The Benue State Scholarship Board has been tasked with updating student community data and opening an office for registration, with the decision made on September 11, 2025.
These actions reflect the Assembly’s commitment to addressing security, education, and infrastructure challenges, offering hope for a more equitable and secure Benue State.
