EFCC suit: Gov Alia lifts suspension of Benue’s Attorney General

The Attorney General was said to have been suspended for the unilateral decision he took by listing Benue among the sub-nationals that filed a suit against the Federal Government on the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Alia announced lifting of the suspension on Monday night through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, after the State Executive Council (SEC).

Recall that following his suspension, the Attorney General wrote and delisted Benue from amongst the states contesting the constitutionality of the laws that established the EFCC.

In another development, the Benue State Executive Council has approved the establishment of Benue State Signage and Advertising Agency to manage and control outdoor advertising and signage across the state.

The agency will ensure that the visual tapestry of Benue State is appealing and upholds the highest standards of safety, and aesthetics, that will bequeath a responsible environment.

The sum of N567,519,426.53 was also approved as compensation for the Mbagwa and Mbawa people of Makurdi Local Government Area for their land annexed for the construction of the Federal Housing Estate.

Meanwhile, a minute silence was observed for the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja “who was a friend of Benue State.”