Gov Alia pledges full support as Nigerian Army establishes 5 Division in Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has assured the Nigerian Army of the authorities government’s afloat practice and enactment for the constitution of the recently approved subject formations successful Benue.

The politician gave the assurance on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, erstwhile helium hosted members of the Army Headquarters Implementation Committee astatine the Old Banquet Hall of the Government House successful Makurdi.

Governor Alia said the constitution of the caller formations, peculiarly the office of the 5 Division, would importantly boost information operations and fortify the state’s capableness to support lives and property.

He pledged that the authorities authorities would marque onshore disposable for the assorted approved subject formations and units, portion besides providing indispensable logistical enactment to facilitate their effectual take-off.

Alia expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the caller Army formations and choosing Benue arsenic the office of the 5 Division.

He besides commended the Chief of Army Staff and different elder officers of the Nigerian Army for supporting the constitution of the part successful the state.

According to the governor, the accrued subject beingness is coming astatine a captious time, fixed the prolonged information challenges confronting communities crossed Benue.

He expressed optimism that the 5 Division a...