*Nentawe’s Acknowledgment of Akume as Leader
By Morgan Adikwu
Yesterday, October 4, 2025, Nigeria’s political heavyweights gathered in Jos to bid farewell to the late Mama Lydia Toma Yilwatda, beloved mother of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. One notable absence that spoke louder than the solemn hymns was that of the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today 4th October 2025, joined a host of prominent Nigerians in Jos for the final farewell of Nana Lydia Toma Yilwatda, beloved mother of the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, whose burial service was held at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters.
The Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with the newly appointed Board Chairman of the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Comrade Austin Agada, who also doubles as the APC Chairman in Benue State.
Also in attendance were the Director General of NASC, Hon. Fatuhu Muhammad Buhari, and the immediate past Acting DG, Dr. Ishiak. This strategic engagement marks the first official meeting following the appointment of the new Board Chairman, signaling a prompt and purposeful start as the Council hits the ground running.
The deliberations centered on aligning the Council’s strategic focus with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with particular emphasis on the critical role of seed quality in achieving food security nationwide.
It was unanimously agreed that quality seeds remain the foundation of any successful agricultural system—serving as the panacea for food sufficiency and the catalyst for unlocking the potential of other value chains within the sector.
They unanimously agreed that without access to good seeds, all other interventions in the agricultural value chain risk being ineffective. The multiplier effect of quality seed production and distribution cannot be overstated—it is the game changer that determines yield, resilience, and productivity.
Stakeholders at the meeting expressed strong confidence in the new leadership team at NASC, reaffirming their readiness to implement far-reaching reforms that will reposition the Council as a pivotal institution in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation journey.
APC Reaffirms Agada’s Leadership, Dismisses Allegations by Unknown Detractor
Makurdi, Nigeria – February 13, 2025
The Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly refuted claims challenging the legitimacy of its chairman, Comrade Austine Agada, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated.
IPAC AFFIRMS AKUME’S LEADERSHIP AS ORTOM CALLS FOR POLITICAL UNITY IN BENUE
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), a group of opposition Political Party’s Chairmen in Benue, has reaffirmed Senator George Akume’s position as the undisputed leader of Benue State, emphasizing that his influence transcends party lines. During a solidarity visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), IPAC, led by Comrade Ogbe Simon Ocheme, Zenith Political Party Benue State Chapter, commended his leadership and reeled out his efforts in fostering political inclusivity and development in the state.