BENUE ASSEMBLY PASSES FORESTRY, MINING COMMISSION BILL TO BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE ASSEMBLY PASSES FORESTRY, MINING COMMISSION BILL TO BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT  The Benue State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill establishing a Forestry, Mines and Solid Minerals Commission, marking a significant step toward economic diversification and environmental protection. The move is expected to strengthen regulation in the state’s resource sector while addressing concerns around sustainability and local benefits. The bill scaled third reading during plenary presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga. It followed a detailed report by the House Committee on Lands, Survey, Solid Minerals, and Environment. Lawmakers say the new commission will coordinate the exploration and management of forest and mineral resources without clashing with federal agencies. It is designed to attract investment through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), while enabling the state to collect land use fees and surface rents. The law also mandates environmental safegu...

LSCPWB HOLDS THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR 2025 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LSCPWB HOLDS THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR 2025 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE


The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) held a Thanksgiving Service on Thursday 9th April 2026 at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa Ikeja, marking the successful 2025 General Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan.


Returned pilgrims, officials, clergy and well-wishers gathered in worship. Pastor Ayobami Oyeniyi (Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Region 5, Agege) preached that returning to give thanks signifies additional blessing, like one leper out of 10 whose healing was made whole as stated in Luke 17:11-19. Pilgrims' groups from both batches processed forward, dancing and offering gifts.


Board Secretary Dr. Okudero Gbolabo Omoniyi reported visits to sacred sites in Jordan and Israel, calling the exercise operationally, logistically and spiritually successful, and commending pilgrims’ conduct.


He thanked Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; NCPC Executive Secretary Bishop Prof Stephen Adegbite; Commissioner Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode; Permanent Secretary Mr. Adewunmi Ogunsanya; Special Adviser Christian Matters Very Revd. Adebukola Adeleke and pilgrimage clerics and group leaders for their various support.


Dignitaries present included Accountant-General, Dr. Muyiwa John Adetola and his wife; Lagos State Justices; Permanent Secretaries, Director-Generals, former Executive Secretaries of the Board officials and clerics.

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