Benue State Government announces demolition of illegal structures along Makurdi’s Savannah Roundabout to Government House road for dualisation project

The Benue State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures along the road from Savannah Roundabout to Government House in Makurdi as part of a major dualisation project.

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According to the government, the move follows the approval of the project under Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration to ease traffic congestion and modernise infrastructure in Makurdi.

Authorities also addressed reports concerning a building in District 4 allegedly owned by Hon. Dickson Tarkighir, stating that the structure had been marked for demolition since 2024 for violating building regulations.

The owner was reportedly advised over two years ago to remove the structure but failed to comply.

The government warned against the spread of misinformation on social media, stressing that the exercise is a lawful urban renewal effort and not targeted at any individual.

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Officials reaffirmed their commitment to good governance and called on residents to cooperate to ensure the successful completion of the Makurdi road dualisation project.