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The newsimpact, Maitama (2025)

17/04/2025

NewsImpact.com /Features

THE MAGNIFICENT STORY OF THE NEW BENUE LINKS UNDER COMR. FANAFA ALEXANDER

By Awo Whiskeys Ogbo
Since assumption of office as new General Manager GM of Benue links on 15th of June 2023, Comr. Alexander Fanafa has not left anyone in doubt of his ability to transform the already neglected Benue links company into a world class transport company.

Comrade Fanafa set the ball rolling by mobilizing all the resource at his disposals: human and capital to ensure that Benue links is returned to its past glory. Base on confidence repose in him by His Excellency Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Comrade Fanafa carefully embarked on renovation, refurbishing and reorganizing the structure of the company.

NEW DEVELOPMENT
A passenger can now book Benue links online from any part of the country in as much as you can catch up with the flight in a particular location.
Benue links offers passengers Safe, Affordable, Comfortable and Reliable transport service that is compatible anywhere in the world.

Another interesting development in Benue links is the mechanism for tracking of a lose ticket or when a customer forgot a ticket. Benue links offers the passenger this unique opportunity to track their tickets number without problem.

Today, Benue links offers Top class Flight services across the country, A passenger or an intended passenger can search for his or her trip in the comfort of their homes and offices.

OTHER SERVICES
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
One of the most vital services in any transport business in the world that can endeavor passengers to a transport company for a long time is vehicle maintenance and repairs services
Benue links has an Ultra Modern Workshop fully equiped with modern facilities. This workshop offers maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles, including the Marcopolo buses.

CHARTER SERVICE
Aside the routine service of transporting through the different routes in Nigeria and beyond, Benue links also offer another very important service to customers, especially tourists who are new in Benue State. To this end , Benue links offer charter services to their esteemed customers to any part of the country at reasonable rate. These vehicles are equipped with the state of the art facility conducive enough for all kinds of journey. These vehicles are also available for any type of rural journey that gives comfort to the passengers.

ROUTE
Benue links covers a wide range of areas and locations in Nigeria. In fact, there is no state of the federation where Benue links have not been to. Benue links flight Services therefore connects all the 36 states of the federation including the FCT. The company also offers intrastate travel linking major Local Government Areas in Benue State. As at this moment, the Benue links buses and vehicles are in all the local government areas in Benue State.

Interestingly, trip details, vehicles details and flights details are fully attached to the board for a passenger to view. This is in recognition of the fact that no passenger should travel or board a vehicle without knowing the details of the journey.

ABOUT BENUE LINKS NIG. LTD
Benue Links Nig. Ltd is one of the biggest transport companies in Nigeria. The company is one hundred (100) percent owned by the State Government with Head Office situated along Gboko road near the Food Basket Roundabout, Wurukum Makurdi, Benue State.

Benue links company has branches in all the major cities across the country. The Company took off in Feb 1988 with an initial fleet of only 10 buses offering transport services only within the state. However , it grew and expanded across the country. Thus, by late 2000's it has over 20 Marcopolo buses to boost its operations.

Today, the company offers individuals and corporate organisations the opportunity to register vehicles under the "leased vehicle" arrangement. Interestingly, the company has about 1000 vehicles under its fleet. (contract vehicles inclusive). Benue Links Nig Ltd has passengers waiting lounge, fuel dump, standard workshop for repair of vehicles and parking facilities for individuals within the neighbourhood.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
Benue links is manned by a General Manager as its Chief Executive, and an Assistant General Manager. The company is divided into seven major departments namely; Administrative Department, Finance Department, Maintenance Department, Commercial Department and Traffic Department. Each of these departments has a management staff that controls and co-ordinates the day-to-day affairs and is answerable to the General Manager/Chief Executive.

As a viable state owned company, Benue Links (Nig) limited has chosen to subscribe to the seven (7) principles of public expectations as represented in Selflessness, Integrity, objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.

TAKE A TRIP TO BENUE LINKS AND YOU WILL NEVER REGRATE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

06/04/2025

WHY HIGH CHIEF FRANCIS ALOCHU IKPOBU IS GRADING ROADS IN OJU LGA

Some major township roads in Oju Local Government Area are currently receiving attention through the efforts of Chief Francis Alochu Ikpobu the Odochu of Amono and Ognomgbom of Igede nation.

These roads includes Ogbodo Obebe-Obachita Ipinu, Ehurukpe-Apwima, Ogengeng-Adagede, Ekpengbe-Ikachi, and Umoda-Oju roads. Others are Chairman's Quarters-Adirahu Ny'Igede's Palace and Ekpengbe-Ichakobe roads.

According to sources close to Chief Francis Alochu Ikpobu, the reason for the grading of the roads is to make life better for the people who use the road daily. He further emphasized that Chief Alochu was tourced by the deplorable state of road in and around Oju local government area and vowed to fix them before the raining season sets in.

The state of these roads were a thing of concern for the users and everyone within the town as they are mostly use daily by the people. A drive around town is a hell of a thing because of the nature of the road.

High Chief Frank Alochu's actions embodying true service rooted in selflessness and sacrifice. These road grading endeavours, commenced on March 28, 2025, is aimed at improving motorability, accessibility, safety, and growth in the areas.

Chief Alochu's commitment to the well-being of his people and community is unparalleled and has no political or personal interest. Before now, he has embarked on so many life savings project dating over 16 years. Notably, before the current road projects, High Chief Frank Ikpobu's contributions to community development using his private hard-earned resources were multifaceted.

He has, organised and sponsored Igede Talents Hunt, provided skill acquisition training to many Igede youths, constructed culverts, conducted uncountable outreach programmes to orphanage homes and IDPs, donated Tricycle and motorcycles to orphanage and individuals, donated educational materials, registered WAEC and NECO for students, and initiated capacity-building through financial empowerment programmes.

Through his selfless efforts, High Chief Frank Alochu Ikpobu reflects the notion of "Being-for-others," creating his own meaning and purpose by contributing to the lives of others. His actions demonstrate a deep commitment to the common good of the society, echoing the Stoic concept of Sympatheia. As a paradigm of philanthropic excellence, High Chief Frank Alochu Ikpobu's lifestyle exemplifies the virtues of compassion, generosity, and kindness, inspiring others with the power of kindness, compassion, and generosity.

03/04/2025

News

SDP is Open to Welcoming New Members, Say the Leaders

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reiterated its commitment to welcoming new members, including prominent politicians from across the country, while maintaining the party’s democratic structure and core principles.

In its inaugural meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, the Forum passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the SDP, which includes the national chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, and the national secretary, Dr. Olu Agunloye.

A total of 25 state chairmen who attended the meeting expressed their support for the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and commended its efforts in repositioning the party.

Reading a communiqué at a press conference after the meeting, the Chairman of the Forum, Honourable Femi Olaniyi, emphasized that while the SDP is open to new members, their admission and registration must be conducted through the party’s internal structures led by the state chairmen.

He said, “We warmly welcome the influx of new members to our party, including prominent politicians from across the country. However, new members must be admitted and registered through the appropriate party structures. They cannot register themselves as members independently.”

01/04/2025

News

Hon Idoko Itodo Urges Muslims Uma to Keep up the Spirit of Love and Sacrifice

By Awo Whiskeys Ogbo
Hon Idoko Itodo has admonished Muslims faithfuls to continue to abide by the spirit of love, unity and sacrifice even after the Ramadan and Eid el-Fitr celebration.

In a Sallah Message which he personally signed and sent to The NewsImpact, Hon Idoko who is the Chairman of Social Democratic Party SDP in Benue State, reminded Muslims faithfuls of the month long devotion exemplifies in fastings culminating in Eid ei-Fitr celebration. 'Fasting is a period of discipline and sacrifice ", he said.

Hon idoko urged Muslims to use the period to pray for the Benue State Governor and his government to succeed, saying it is the duty of Muslims to pray for their leaders. 'We should use this period to pray for the governor and government of Benue State so that God will give His Excellency, Governor Hyacinth Alia the grace, strength and wisdom to confront the numerous security challenges confronting the State", he said.

According to him, God would through their prayers grant the people of Benue State peace, progress, development and harmony they need to take Benue State to another level. He reminded them that Benue State is everyone's home and the people need peace to develop it.

27/03/2025

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Opinion

The Rising Fortunes of SDP in Benue State.

Awo Whiskeys Ogbo
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is positively in the news in Benue State. It is therefore correct to say that the Party's fortune is on the rise in the State following the kind of interest the people have shown on the membership of the party over the last few months.

But the question on the lips of many people in the State currently is that is SDP strong enough to step in and solve the many problems bedeviling the State? The answer depends on how events unfold in the near future. The truth is that SDP is working and gathering members with active interest.

Let me say clearly that this rising fortune is not without the very fine, soul-searching work done by the able Party Chairman, Hon Itodo Idoko over the last few months. Therefore, credit must go to the workaholics chairman of the Party who has brought leadership to bear and has transformed the Party from obscurity to a major force.

Since the coming onboard of Hon Itodo Idoko as SDP Chairman in Benue State, the Party has not remained the same, the fortune of the party has continued to rise. First, Hon Itodo ensured that party members across the State were brought together to brainstorm on the way forward for the party. This happened immediately after the general election and that gathering has a far reaching effect till date.

Today, Hon Itodo has not left anyone in doubt of his ability to change things. He has transformed SDP into a highly competitive political party with presence in all the local government areas and wards of the State. It is remarkable to see SDP flags hanging out in different corners of the State.

Hon Itodo has provided a level playing ground, and a sense of belonging to all the members of SDP in the State, a gesture that has enhanced the present unity of the Party in the State. Last year, he invited all party stakeholders to review the performance of the Party in the last general election and also brainstorm on the way forward.

The meeting afforded the dynamic Chairman the opportunity to know the challenges confronting the party and the way to address them. Party faithfuls were so excited to have come together. Many people who were unhappy with the Party openly expressed their grievances, leading to a pledge by members to continue to support SDP.

In his determination to give Party faithfuls genuine direction, Hon Itodo pursued the inquisition of the Party's new office along old Otukpo road. Strategically located, the office has been equipped with complete facility needed for Party operation, courtesy of the chairman.

Today, while many parties in the country are grappling with divisions and internal squabbles, SDP is moving on with unity, admitting new members on daily basis. The door of the Party is wide opened for Benue people to join.

21/03/2025

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Birthday Tribute to a Woman of Substance

Let me start this birthday tribute by congratulating Mrs Alaje O Ann, the humble wife of my humble friend, Mr Emmanuel I Alaje for clocking another year today.

The fact that you are an amazing woman, mother and wife is not in doubt. You have been the backbone of your dear husband and a partner that has made him strong, climbing the rough terrain of life before arriving at the present stable position. That is a woman of substance.

In an increasingly complex world like this, one has to be grateful to God when a person is able to celebrate another year. This forms the reason why Mr Emmanuel Alaje is full of gratitude to God for adding another year to his beloved wife.

According to Mr Alaje, a good wife is a precious gift from God and he is not taking that for granted in respect of his wife. He confessed how lucky a man he is to be blessed with such a humble woman.

Mrs Alaje Ann is considered as a disciplinarian who ensures that her family do what is right all the time, as a supportive partner in the family. A devoted christian, Mrs Alaje Ann does not pretend about her commitment to the service of God and dedication to humanity.

Combining religious beliefs in the well being of man and her knowledge of health as a health professional, Mrs Alaje ensures proper attention is given to the spiritual and physical health of his family. Her dedication and devotion to church activities is unprecedented.

Mrs Alaje Ann is a mother and a wife who knows her role as a mother. She is someone whose presence alone makes a difference in the life of her children and husband. In addition, she knows how to welcome visitors, making the husband comfortable when his friends visit.

Her supportive role as a caring wife is examplary to the young wives from her husband's community. She is not just beautiful physically, she is also inwardly beautiful, a virtue that has endeared her to her husband.

With another year in the birth, Mrs Alaje Ann is grateful to God for keeping her secure and happy in spite of the world's turbulence.

For your courage, your faith, your determination, your care your commitment to family success and growth, your commitment to God and humanity, your kindness and love, your benevolent attitude, and your dedication to husband, we join others to wish you many more years in good health and prosperity.

Happy Birthday and Enjoy Your Day.

Awo Whiskeys
MD/CEO NewsImpact Communication & Salex TV

19/03/2025

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE

Our distinguished elder statesman, Mr Edwin Omirigbe is a year older today. Congratulations Sir. You are a great administrator and community man. You are a friend to everyone including the young. We appreciate your kindness and humane disposition to people. We appreciate your years of service and great contribution to education sector
May God continue to grant you many more years in Jesus name.

Awo Whiskeys Ogbo
MD/CEO NewsImpact Communication & Salex TV

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