PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu commissions 10 intra-city roads, ICT centre in Benue

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday commissioned 10 newly completed intra-city road projects covering about 11.5 kilometres in Makurdi, Benue State, as part of the state government’s Phase I Urban Renewal Programme.

Speaking during the event, the First Lady described the projects as practical demonstrations of the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the roads would enhance mobility, improve security, stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents.

She commended Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for his leadership and commitment to delivering democratic dividends to the people.

Governor Alia, in his remarks, said the road projects would improve accessibility, reduce travel time and strengthen connectivity across communities within Makurdi.

The First Lady later proceeded to Ihugh in Vandeikya Local Government Area, where she commissioned and handed over a Community ICT Training Centre established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

Addressing a large crowd of residents, Senator Tinubu said the centre would promote digital literacy, economic diversification and empowerment, particularly for women and girls, through access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.

The facility was named the Lucy Zaiyol Alluor Community ICT Centre in honour of the late educationist and former school principal.

As part of her visit, the First Lady also presented grants of N50,000 each to 1,000 women petty traders in Benue State to support their businesses.