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BENUE GOVERNOR ROLLS OUT PLANS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSIDY PALLIATIVES The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has rolled out plans for the disbursement of the five billion naira given by federal government to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on the citizens. Recall that the Federal Government has approved five billion naira to each state of the Federation to enable them procure items for distribution to the people to mitigate the hash effect of fuel subsidy removal. Speaking Tuesday, August 22, 2023 during the flag off of the distribution of relief materials to victims of 2022 flood in Makurdi, Governor Alia said Benue State has already received two Billion naira out of the money and is now awaiting to receive the remaining funds. He said the State Government will use the funds to achieve the following: 1. Register WAEC and NECO examinations for graduating students in all government approved secondary schools in the state for the 2023/2024 academic ...