All Africa (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
If recent, some politicians appear to be working hard to touch down the relationship between the former governor of Benue state, George Akume and his successor Gabriel Suswam.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
Benue State governor Mr. Gabriel Suswam has signed the bill for the protection of the rights of the child as well as the bill for the establishment, composition, financing and the functions of the state's Muslim welfare board into law.Performing the ceremony the governor said that the Child Right law was vital to guaranteeing the future of children in the state advising parents and all...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 29/10/2008
BENUE State Governor Mr. Gabriel Suswam has flagged off construction work on the N4.4billion Katsina-Ala and Otobi water works with charge on the beneficiaries of the water schemes to keep faith with his administration in its quest to better the lot of the people.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/10/2008
Benue state governor, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Suswam, Saturday, declared open the Darts Federation of Nigeria Games and Conference holding at the Makurdi Club 1930, and re-emphasized the commitment of his administration to promote sports continuously until Benue attains its glorious position in the country.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Nigeria: Rule of Law - Benue Restates CommitmentAbel Orih IdomaMakurdiBenue state government said it is committed to operating within the framework of the rule of law, in line with the cardinal objectives of the President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua administration.The state Governor, Mr. Gabriel Suswam, stated this at the public presentation of the reviewed laws of Benue State in Makurdi, where...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue state has inaugurated Board members for the 23 sports associations in the state with a charge to them to drive the various sports to the next level through hard work. This is the first of such, coming up ten years after the last boards were put in place.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
... Adejo of Benue State University Makurdi, who is one of the nominated Patrons, thanked Governor Gabriel Suswam for his initiative on the way forward in sports and promised on behalf of others to do their best to achieve the desired goal.Speaking earlier, the state Director of Sports, Chief Gilbert Kaso, acknowledged the commitment of the state governor to the development of sports...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
Nigeria: Late Benue Commissioner Laid to Rest (Abuja)Hir JosephMakurdiThe final internment for the Benue State Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperatives, Dr. Atoato Girgi who passed on penultimate week in Jos took place yesterday.A weeping Governor Gabriel Suswam told a large gathering of sympathizers in Ushongo, the home of the late commissioner that; "If death asked me who...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
... to repair the fracture which would also confine him to bed for up to three months. Governor Gabriel Suswam quickly directed that necessary consultations be made with specialist hospitals outside the country that could handle the surgery better and faster. At this juncture, a German hospital was contacted and confirmation received for the treatment of the commissioner with assurances...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
Nigeria: Battle for AFN Top Job Hots Up17 November 2008Duro IkhazuagbeLagosThe changes at the top hierarchy of the National Sports Commission (NSC) that saw the exit of Dr Amos Adamu as Director-General, may have upset calculations as to who becomes the next president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).Checks have revealed that plans to have Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
... from the media.Pastor Ujah eulogized the dynamic, pragmatic and charismatic leadership of Gov. Gabriel Suswam and called on his commissioners to be more committed and key into his developmental foresight and drive.Declaring the workshop open, Gov. Suswam also challenged journalists to always adhere to the principles of objectivity, balance and fairness in their reports for...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
... were in deplorable conditions.Akwaya said in order to actualise the objectives of the Govrnor Gabriel Suswam-led administration in the state, contracts for the roads were divided in bits and awarded for about 100 urban roads in the state capital, while second generation roads were executed in the major cities in the three senatorial zones of the state.The adviser, who was one-time...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 21/10/2008
... of the federal cabinet but the date has not been disclosed.The Governor of Benue State, Hon. Gabriel Suswam, disclosed this after a brief meeting of the Sub-Committee with the Chairman of NEC, Vice President Jonathan Goodluck, yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In a chat with State House Correspondents, Suswam said the meeting which was the second since it was constituted...
