Speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule, in Lafia, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State disclosed that the two states have taken far-reaching measures to bring about peaceful co-existence and improve opportunities for agricultural and solid mineral growth. He said they also explored other ways to benefit both states.
“As neighbouring states, farmers and herders clashes, communal issues and banditry have lingered thus creating a negative narrative so we are exploring possible ways of addressing them. 'My visit to Nasarawa State, apart from being a friendly one, is to seek ways of promoting proper economic positioning and unity, especially with the current hardship affecting our people.
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