Benue: Alia orders reclamation of encroached govt lands in Makurdi

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered the immediate repossession of all government lands illegally occupied in the Commissioners’ Quarters of Makurdi, warning that unauthorized encroachments will not be tolerated. He urged occupants to secure land through the proper government channels, signaling a crackdown that could displace informal settlers and reinforce legal land‑allocation

Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered the swift repossession of all government lands illegally taken over within the Commissioners’ Quarters in Makurdi, following his inspection of the ongoing renovation at the facility. He cautioned that unauthorized occupation would not be accepted and advised those affected to obtain land legitimately through the appropriate government processes. Benue State […] Benue: Alia orders reclamation of encroached govt lands in Makurdi