Minister Empowers Benue Residents with Cars, Motorcycles, and Irrigation Equipment

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Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Prof. Joseph Utsev has presented items worth millions of naira to hundreds of beneficiaries in Benue, as part of efforts to boost irrigation farming and achieve food security in the state. The items, which include five Toyota Corolla cars, 120 motorcycles, 120 sewing machines, 120 grinding machines, 150 irrigation pumps, and communication gadgets, were distributed to women, youths, and the physically challenged. Prof. Utsev appreciated the beneficiaries for their resilience and continued support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC, and urged them to engage in commercial agriculture and reduce youth restiveness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prof. Joseph Utsev has empowered hundreds of Benue residents with cars, motorcycles, and other items worth millions of naira.
  • The empowerment program aims to boost irrigation farming, achieve food security, and encourage commercial agriculture in Benue.
  • The minister has constructed dams in each of the six geopolitical zones in the country to address river flooding and boost water supply.
  • A total of 138 mini water schemes have been completed in Benue to boost water supply in rural areas.
  • Prof. Utsev stated that his ministry is constructing dams to boost irrigation farming and check river flooding, particularly in the areas surrounding River Katsina-Ala and River Benue.
  • The minister thanked Sen. George Akume for recommending him for various positions, including commissioner and minister of the federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • The APC State Woman Leader, Mrs Awuese Torheer, commended Prof. Utsev for remembering women in the state and pledged to continue working for the victory of APC in the coming elections.
  • Mr Mkav Pepe, Buruku LG APC chairman, pledged to continue working for the victory of APC in the coming elections after receiving the minister's visit.

Statistics:

  • 5 Toyota Corolla cars were donated to beneficiaries.
  • 120 motorcycles were distributed to youths and the physically challenged.
  • 120 sewing machines and 120 grinding machines were donated to women and artisans.
  • 150 irrigation pumps were provided to boost irrigation farming in Benue.
  • Construction of 138 mini water schemes has been completed in Benue to boost water supply in rural areas.
  • Dams are being constructed in each of the six geopolitical zones in the country to address river flooding and boost water supply.

Sources:

  • "Minister Empowers Hundreds with Cars, Motorcycles, Other Items in Benue" (Source: Name of News Outlet, Date not specified)