Ortom revealed this after inspecting the ongoing construction of the headquarters of the Benue Geographical Information System (BENGIS) on Saturday in Makurdi.
Benue will soon benefit from World Bank grant of 5m dollars–Ortom
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, has disclosed that the State would soon benefit from the World Bank grant of US$ 5 million.
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom
Recommended articles
![NDLEA destroys over 300 tons of illicit drugs in Lagos and Ogun [Mehr News Agency]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "NDLEA destroys over 300 tons of illicit drugs in Lagos and Ogun [Mehr News Agency]")
The governor said on completion of the project, the State would stand a chance of benefitting from the world bank grant.
He said that the project would be completed hopefully before the 2022 democracy day.
He said that BENGIS will be a money-making venture which is capable of raking in billions of naira for the state.
ADVERTISEMENT
“BENGIS will be generating billions for the state because it is a revenue-yielding programme.
“The programme is sponsored by Access Bank,” he said.
He commended the contractor, whom he said is delivering in consonance with specifications.
He promised to make N500 million available to the contractor to enable him continue working on the project.
He said that when completed, the challenges of duplication of Certificate of Occupancy (CoF) and other hiccups in land administration would be eliminated.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
10 Northern governors will fly to US to learn how to protect their region
Task force enters streets as Alex Otti declares war against indiscipline in Abia
FG suspends mining activities within OAU after reports of illegal operations
Like Bobrisky, EFCC drags Cubana Chief Priest to court for spraying naira notes
Israeli military leaders to hold third meeting on how to deal with Iran
Nigeria's telecoms sector witnesses revival as NCC's leadership draws acclaim
Like Ganduje in Kano, Kaduna Assembly opens investigation against El-Rufai
DNA on Chidinma's dress matches victim, Ataga in alleged murder trial
NDLEA destroys 300 tons of illicit drugs in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu praises effort
Pulse Sports
Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami
Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe
Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024
Alex Iwobi makes Premier League history which Mikel, Yakubu, Kanu could not achieve
Like Michael Jordan - Details of Victor Osimhen’s ‘superhuman’ jump against Monza emerges
ADVERTISEMENT
