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FROZEN Money: the Miasma of Benue Development

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King Jessevich Since the inception of the incumbent administration in Beñue State, His Excellency Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Alia announced that all government bank accounts were frozen . Invariably, it means that government money has been piling up to the ceiling, frozen and untouched. So, One would be right to say that Beñue now has so much money that is safely stashed in frozen accounts like ice cream. No more talks of paucity of funds, diversion of money, in fact, there is just nothing to worry about. But the unfortunate problem is: as the money piles up, so are the challenges of the state. As the money freezes like ice fish , so are the people freezing in life threatening problems such as poor feeding, piled up rent, non payment of school fees, health challenges etc. One thing is certain, piled up frozen money doesn't translate into deleting hardship, except the money is judiciously spent to pay off bills, buy food and medication, or...

Beñue people don't like doing these things

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Things that Beñue people rarely                           do.  Beñue State AKA the FOOD BASKET STATE is one of the well endowed state in the North Central Geopolitical region of Nigeria. The multicultural population of the state is hard working, intelligent and religious to a halt. But  their are somethings the average Beñue person may not readily do extemporaneously. Here are some of such   Giving to charity. Beñue lacks philanthropists. If you are looking for alms, financial assistance, or people that can provide for you out of love, you will be disappointed. In this clime, people just like to take but don't give back. The only place the people give to is probably worship centers. Sponsorship. Benuelists hate to sponsor talented people to get breakthrough. Many skillful and talented youths are still hidden in the mud simply because there is nobody to sponsor them.  ...