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Residents of Benue State are voicing growing frustration over the escalating cost of rent, urging the newly appointed leadership of the Benue State House of Assembly to address the issue. A recent post by local user @Dnaked highlights the ongoing struggle and calls for continued efforts to regulate rental prices.
@Dnaked recounts a previous petition submitted when Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh was Speaker, which prompted the Majority Leader to initiate work on regulatory codes between tenants, landlords, and agents. A meeting was arranged, and some solutions were drafted, but the user argues these measures have fallen short of resolving the crisis. With the recent change in house leadership, @Dnaked notes a lack of response to a follow-up petition, questioning whether the transition has stalled progress.
The post points out the high cost of building materials and rent in Benue, which the user claims exceeds rates in some areas of Abuja and Lagos. “Hardship is everywhere,” @Dnaked writes, emphasizing the need for support from state authorities, particularly the House of Assembly. The user appeals to the new leadership, including Speaker Hon. Berger Alfred Emberg and members Hon. Simon Gabo and Hon. Cephas Dyako, to either continue the previous process or initiate a new plan to reduce apartment rates.
Expressing determination, @Dnaked clarifies that no bribes were taken to abandon the cause, placing hope in the new assembly to prioritize tenants’ demands. As the state grapples with economic challenges, residents are eagerly awaiting a response from their representatives to alleviate the burden of rising rental costs.
