NUJ Assesses Proposed Army Base Development Projects In Benue
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State Council, has inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the proposed operational facility for the newly approved Nigerian Army base in Oju Local Government Area of the state, describing the project as a significant step toward strengthening security in the area.
The inspection was led by the State Council Chairman of the NUJ, Bemdoo Ugber, as part of the union’s ongoing assessment tour of all 23 Local Government Areas in Benue State.
Speaking at the project site, Ugber expressed satisfaction with the quality of renovation work being carried out on the old NRC building, which is being converted into a temporary operational base for the Army.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies in safeguarding the facility and appealed to the Oju Local Government Council to provide additional temporary structures to support military operations.
According to him, the new Army base is expected to deepen troop presence, improve response time to security threats and enhance the protection of lives and property in Oju and surrounding communities.
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Beyond the military facility, the NUJ delegation also inspected several development projects executed by the Oju Local Government Council under the leadership of the Chairman, Jackson Adah Ominyi.
Ugber also listed counterpart funding for the Oju–Awajir Road project, construction of a police post in Idelle, renovation of the Chairman’s Quarters and development of the Main Garage at Ihiejwo in Oju Main Market among its key interventions.
He further disclosed that the road leading to the Oju Local Government Secretariat had been captured under the state’s five-kilometre road programme.
On governance, the Council Chairman expressed optimism that the restoration of Local Government financial autonomy would accelerate project delivery across Oju.
Ugber emphasised that the NUJ tour was not intended to witch-hunt any council administration but to independently document achievements, identify challenges and promote accountability by bringing issues of public concern to the attention of relevant authorities.
