By Amos Aar
THE BENUE State Government has granted financial autonomy to both the legislative and judiciary arms of government in the state.
This was part of the decisions taken during the state’s 7th Executive Council meeting of the year 2024, held on Wednesday at Government House, Makurdi.
Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting on Thursday, the chief press secretary to the governor of Benue State, Mr Tersoo Kula, explained that with the financial autonomy, the allocations of both the legislature and the judiciary in the state will henceforth be placed on the first-line charge in the state’s budget, giving them financial independence
Kula also stated that the council also approved the sum of ₦351million for the acquisition of a permanent motor park for the state-owned transport company, Benue Links Nigeria Ltd, in Abuja, the federal capital territory, as a way of stabilising the company and making it easier for commuters.
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According to Kula, as a measure to ensure that all materials used for constructions in the state meet the required standard, the council also approved the sum of ₦426.5million for the establishment of a standard civil engineering material testing quality control laboratory for the ministry of works, housing and urban development, where materials will be tested before using them for construction work in the state.
“This is to ensure quality on all projects been carried out in the state, and to forestall future disasters,” Kula said.
He disclosed further the desire of the government of Rev. Fr. Alia to start saving for the rainy days, a decision he said the council approved for the establishment of Benue subnational fund, where monies can be saved for turbulent times.
According to the chief press secretary, a committee has been set up to submit the proposal to the establishment of the Benue subnational fund to the Benue State House of Assembly for deliberations and enactment into law.
