https://nextedition.com.ng/2019/07/03/ortom-counters-presidency-offers-evidence-benue-included-in-ruga-settlement/

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said the Presidency lied in its claim that the state is not included in the controversial Ruga settlements plan of the federal government.

Mr. Ortom said the statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Channels TV on Tuesday was not only contradictory but also false, misleading and lacking in honour.

Mr. Shehu, who was a guest during a breakfast show on the independent television channel had criticised Mr. Ortom for rejecting the Ruga settlement plan, adding that Benue State was not included in the programme.

But responding to the presidential aide, Mr. Ortom, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, said there is ample evidence to show the Presidency is lying.

He recalled that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture had written to the Benue State Government informing it of the decision to establish Ruga Settlements in the three senatorial zones of the state.

“Our Ministry of Agriculture which received the correspondence responded that Benue has no land for the Ruga Settlements,” the governor said.

“It added that the state only has land for ranches as stipulated by the state’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, 2017.

“The Benue State Government subsequently made public its rejection of the Ruga model of animal husbandry and reminded those pushing for the illegal settlement patterns about the provisions of the country’s Constitution and the Land Use Act.”

The governor said he was shocked to hear Mallam Shehu’s claim that the state was not included in the Ruga project and, therefore, had no right to speak about it.

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Mr. Ortom wondered why the Federal Government sent contractors to mount project’s signposts in parts of the state if it was not included in the controversial project.

Continuing, he argued, “If Benue was not included in the Ruga settlements, why did the Federal Government say it has gazetted lands in the 36 states for the project?

Pls guys who lie pass

shehu or lai mohammed

Useless APC government! Dirty liars everywhere

That they are pushing this ruga in a cloud of lies makes it more sinister

vegafbs:
https://nextedition.com.ng/2019/07/03/ortom-counters-presidency-offers-evidence-benue-included-in-ruga-settlement/

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said the Presidency lied in its claim that the state is not included in the controversial Ruga settlements plan of the federal government.

Mr. Ortom said the statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Channels TV on Tuesday was not only contradictory but also false, misleading and lacking in honour.

Mr. Shehu, who was a guest during a breakfast show on the independent television channel had criticised Mr. Ortom for rejecting the Ruga settlement plan, adding that Benue State was not included in the programme.

But responding to the presidential aide, Mr. Ortom, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, said there is ample evidence to show the Presidency is lying.

He recalled that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture had written to the Benue State Government informing it of the decision to establish Ruga Settlements in the three senatorial zones of the state.

“Our Ministry of Agriculture which received the correspondence responded that Benue has no land for the Ruga Settlements,” the governor said.

“It added that the state only has land for ranches as stipulated by the state’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, 2017.

“The Benue State Government subsequently made public its rejection of the Ruga model of animal husbandry and reminded those pushing for the illegal settlement patterns about the provisions of the country’s Constitution and the Land Use Act.”

The governor said he was shocked to hear Mallam Shehu’s claim that the state was not included in the Ruga project and, therefore, had no right to speak about it.

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Mr. Ortom wondered why the Federal Government sent contractors to mount project’s signposts in parts of the state if it was not included in the controversial project.

Continuing, he argued, “If Benue was not included in the Ruga settlements, why did the Federal Government say it has gazetted lands in the 36 states for the project?

other countries are moving forward Nigerian backward. South Africa just stat of construction of 5500mw of electricity Nigerian is still talking about caw

I ve always said it ...
We in south west wants Ruga to increase d socio-political relationship with d first class Govt...and
Y ar igbos always attacking dis ruga stance?

Amatarasha:
I ve always said it ...
We in south west wants Ruga to increase d socio-political relationship with d first class Govt...and
Y ar igbos always attacking dis ruga stance?

I know sey na here you go be

No sane Governor in the whole of the South and also middle belt will accept this RUGA of a thing... Is just another avenue for a land grab in years to come. I'm still surprised at Kogi State accepting it.
This is why elections always have consequences, some are short term while others are for generations to come.... That's why it is always advisable to vote and vote for what you feel is best for the country and not according to tribal sentiments.
Imagine voting for Buhari and coming out to say you don't want RUGA, you obviously will sound stupid.

Amatarasha:
I ve always said it ...
We in south west wants Ruga to increase d socio-political relationship with d first class Govt...and
Y ar igbos always attacking dis ruga stance?

Which u in the s/w. Abeg speak for yourself, everybody is not as dumb as u are, so pls park one side zone-b