SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, (THEWILL) – The Benue state government has approved that Fridays be made a work free day to enable workers in the state work on their farms.
This was agreed at the 16th session of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Samuel Ortom who declared that that the work free day would commence from Friday, 10th June, and would last till the end of July, 2016.
A statement by the state Commissioner of Information, Odeh Ageh, on Thursday, said Ortom also announced that he would take a two-week vacation which was part of his annual leave from Monday, June 13th to work on his farm while the Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu, would act on his behalf during the period.
“The council also approved the interdiction of the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Architect Joseph Kyaagba, who is being investigated in connection with the murder of the Senior Special Assistant on Special Security, the late Denen Igbana,” the statement said.
“It directed the Special Adviser on Economic Matters, Dr. Bem Mellabu, to oversee the office of Special Duties in addition to his portfolio.
“It also said the meeting approved the appointment of the wife of the deceased aide, Martha Igbana, as a Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Relations.
“The Exco also approved that the purchase of vehicles be moved from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Works, Transport and Energy.
“It approved that the committee charged with the planned movement of the Wurukum Market to new Markudi International Market should continue with its work and fashion a roadmap for implementation.
“The Exco mandated the Commissioners for Education, Science and Technology and that of Women Affairs to carry out detailed survey of all the schools for the physically challenged in the State and present a comprehensive report on same to the council.
“It approved the construction of an International Cargo Airport in Makurdi by Aerotropolis Development International Company Limited and directed that it should mobilize to site within 90 days.”
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