SGF MEETS TRADITIONAL RULERS ON BENUE PEACE INITIATIVE.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has met with Benue State's top traditional rulers, the Tor Tiv and Och'Idoma, as part of the presidential directive to establish a strategic peace committee. 

The committee aims to end the lingering violence in the state and restore peace and security.

Speaking at the meeting which was held in Benue State over the weekend,  the SGF conveyed President Tinubu's deep concern over the spate of violent attacks in the state, describing the situation as "heartbreaking." 

Emphasizing that the president is determined to halt the bloodshed and restore stability in the state, which is known as Nigeria's food basket, Akume urged the royal fathers to maintain vigilance in their domains and inform the government of any breach or potential threat. 

He assured the traditional rulers that the president will never disappoint them, stressing that the government is committed to restoring peace and security in Benue and across the country.

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