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The Benue state governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has officially unveiled a new state Logo, also known as the state seal.

Prior to the unveiling, the logo has been criticised, with critics describing the development as a move to christianise the state by including a cross on the Logo.


Performing the grand finale of the ceremony on Saturday night in Makurdi, Mr Alia said he would send an Executive Bill to the House of Assembly for its implementation.

The governor noted that the symbols represented the very essence of the Benue people’s identity as reflected in their values, culture, and history.
According to him, the symbols are important tools for the promotion of the state to attract tourists and investors.

The governor said henceforth, the state would uniquely stand out and be recognised through its anthem and symbols.

He noted that the symbols were not only important for their aesthetic value or their promotional potential, but they were also a reminder of the citizens’ responsibility to state and county.

“They are a reminder of our struggles and our triumphs, and they inspire us to strive for greatness.

“They are a symbol of our unity and our diversity, and they remind us that we are stronger together than we are apart.

“I therefore urge you all to embrace the state symbols with pride and enthusiasm. Let us use them to promote our state’s identity and culture and to inspire others to do the same.

“Let us wear them on our sleeves, literally and figuratively, and let us show the world what it means to be a true Benue citizen.
“The symbols are a gift to our state and to our people.”

Mr Alia commended the committee that undertook the project, saying it had done an excellent job.

“Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to this project are truly commendable.

“As your governor, I am honoured to accept the outcome of this process and to express my deepest gratitude to the committee that worked tirelessly to ensure that the symbols truly represent the spirit of Benue State.

“I would also like to appreciate everyone who made entries for the state symbols. Your creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm are what made this project a success.

“Whether your entry was selected or not, please know that your contribution is valued and appreciated.

You have helped to shape the identity of our state, and for that, we are eternally grateful,” he said.

The governor further assured the people that his istration was determined to face its responsibility of ensuring that the state was free from underdevelopment.

He said his istration was urgently building strong health and educational systems, beginning with the engagement of 9,700 new teachers.

Mr Alia said the government was tackling security challenges head-on, adding that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) would soon be returned to their ancestral homes

Earlier, the Chairman of the State Symbols Screening Committee, Augustine Utsaha, thanked the governor for finding them worthy to be part of the history making.

Mr Utsaha, a retired judge, said the search for common identity and heritage for the state was long overdue, adding that the concept was a noble idea that must be taken seriously.

He said the governor’s commitment to infrastructure development was legendary and his concern for human capital, second to none.
He noted that the committee had worked tirelessly to select the best symbols for the state through a transparent process.

The chairman expressed hope that the symbols would be a beacon of pride for Benue citizens and reaffirm their commitment to the state’s unity and progress.

“I see the symbol being used to promote culture and education. It will play a big role in promoting peace and unity,” Mr Utsaha said.

The Secretary of the committee, Solomon Iorpev, said the committee received a total of 119 entries, which were screened to get the top five.
Mr Iorpev explained that the anthem was birthed from the submissions of the five finalists.

https://www.timesng.com/regional/north-central/773026-alia-unveils-state-anthem-symbols-for-benue.html

We hope this will not degenerate into renewed hostilities. A new logo and anthem is not what the people of Benue State need presently.


-Kiss the truth!

He needs do something more impacful for his people. Benue has lots of potentials.

Why the cross? People who claim to be too religious are usually very wicked.
Why can't they focus on security and providing a conducive environment for business to thrive?

That cross on the logo is a no no.


He crossed the line with that cross.



Are there no Muslims and traditionalists in that state?

Yes father

No matter wetin you do, people go still talk Dem must criticize you even though dem no sabi anything...
Somebody say Yeah yeah

Ride on Sir!

Nice one Alia

[Why Nigerian army logo and our naira notes get Arabic inscription?]That cross on the logo is a no no.


He crossed the line with that cross.



Are there no Muslims and traditionalists in that state?[/quote]

Hopefully, this helps build more unity in the state.

The fulani hegemony is getting dismantled day by day.
Gradually all the minority groups in the north will wake up and take their destiny by their hands.

Cross Ke? Absolutely not.
Separation of state and religion at all levels.
In fact if the arms of government were actually doing their checks and balances, he'd be standing on thin ice right now to be booted out.

If Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina etc can be a. Muslim state, why can't Benue be a Christian state? Majority of them in that state are staunch catholics.

Ugly
Should have put more effort into a state logo.
Looks like something designed with CorelDraw

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If you are not satisfied relocate to Sokoto for mass wedding ceremony

Benue is 98 percent Christian, who are those complaining about the cross? The core North can adopt Islam as a state religion but Benue can't, whoever isn't cool with the Cross can cross to sambisa.

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See fine and meaningful logo but don't think the cross sign is necessary.

Those criticizing him, those Northern state we have sharia law, are their no Christians in the state? Is Nigeria for Muslims alone?.

The cross in the logo

Na small small sharia take start. Sharia amputates the poor. The rich will escape ecclesiastical law when it comes to that

Voila all Benue problems is totally solved now 😎
Congratulations to my Benue brothers and sisters

That cross will cause trouble, some people won't like seeing it.

Nothing to criticize about

Since some fanatics are boldly forcing everyone into sharia because they are majority in the state, Benue too have started theirs since they are majority in Benue.
The evil of foreign religions is much

Nice there is a Cross in it. Benue has made it clear, they don't want Islam.

Impressive

The man got balls, Ortom was a thorn in the flesh of Fulani herdsmen, with little resources and benue being an agriculture state there was nothing much he could do, most of the things that make up benue farming fishing solid minerals happen in rural areas, in that is were you find this Fulani terrorists, why Alia is not been frustrated is because we dnt have buhari at the center, good one from Alia , all terrorists must be eliminated and fished out by any means possible and in what ever guise they hide.

Provide job for the yweets NOT ✝️,state Anthem/flag.

Just like Mr. Tinubu.
And what's the purpose of the cross?
Some Christian✝ denominations like the ROCK doesn't even believe in the cross rather, they see it as the paganism in Christianity.