President Tinubu To Boost Igede Agba Tourism With Road Construction To Oju-Obi LGA's

 
By Doofan Agah 

President Bola Tinubu has plegded to support the tourism potentials of annual Igede Agba new yam festival in Benue state, with a commitment to complete the Oweto-Otukpo road through Obi and Oju Federal Constituency to terminate in Cross River State.

The President who gave the commitment in Oju Benue State tasked the traditional institution to rally round rural communities and support government initiatives and projects across the country to deliver dividends of democracy to the people .

The Igede annual new yam festival popularly known as Igede Agba has continued to promote the rich cultural heritage of the Igede speaking people of the Benue South senatorial district of the State over the years attracting dignitaries from across the country. 

Top on the list this year was the number one citizen of the country President Bola Tinubu who was the special guest of honour, he was represented by the Secretary to The Government Of The Federation George Akume.

Failed roads,lack of portable water and insecurity topped the list of requests presented to the President. 

The President then launches some empowerment items and hospital equipment to support local health care services. 

Highpoint of the 2025 Igede Agba festival was the President's commitment to end many years of untold hardship due to lack of basic infrastructure such as access roads,health care facilitates as well as portable water.


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