Most Rev. Dr. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, CMF, the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, has called for the excavation and expansion of the Naka Main Dam in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State as the strategic solution to the area’s water challenges.
Speaking at the funeral mass in honour of the late Veronica Atume at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Naka, the Bishop submitted that placing GP Tanks in strategic areas within Naka town is only a temporary measure. He stressed that proper excavation and expansion of the dam remains the only viable way to ensure adequate water circulation and availability for residents.
Bishop Anagbe reiterated that water is one of the essential social amenities needed for all living beings and should not be politicized. He urged government authorities, community leaders, and well-meaning individuals to prioritize sustainable solutions over temporary measures.
The Bishop further called on the people of Tyoshin to remain united in demanding lasting development, noting that the memory of the departed faithful should inspire efforts to build a community where basic needs are met with dignity and justice.
