President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10bn for the renovation of
villages ravaged by herdsmen in Benue and other Nigerian states.
Buhari also promised to do all within his purview to ensure the
killing of innocent citizens by the herdsmen came to an end in no
distant time.
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, made this disclosure on Tuesday during his visit to Benue State.
Osinbajo specifically hailed the state government, Samuel Ortom for protecting his people despite distractions.
He said, “President Buhari has approved a total of N10 billion for
rebuilding of villages and communities including farmlands that were
attacked in Benue and other affected States.
“The President asked me to make this my priority, so be ready to be
seeing me here more often. The government of Nigeria has a duty to
protect you, and we will protect you.
“I want you to have hope and confidence and most importantly to also
know that we are not doing you a favour by promising to provide you with
security, a place to live and school for our children, it is your right
as citizens of this country.”