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Gov Alia Felicitates Gemade At 77
From Dooshima Terkura Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has sent his warm felicitations to the Chairman of the Benue State APC Elders Forum and former Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial district, Senator Barnabas Gemade, on the occasion of his 77th birthday.
The Governor described Gemade who was also the former Minister of Works and ex Chief Executive officer of the Benue Cement Company (BCC), as an accomplished Engineer and politician, who has contributed remarkably to the service of his people and country.
The Governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Tersoo Kula, noted further that as the Chairman of the Benue State APC Elders Forum, Senator Gemade, has been supportive of the APC administration in the state and country, contributing hugely with his wise counsel.
He prayed God to give the elder statesman and septuagenarian, more years in good health, as he continues to offer wise counsel to the state and nation.
