Benue to deepen collaboration with CBN for Greater Investment Opportunity

Benue State Government is to deepen collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in order to explore greater investment opportunities for people of the State.


Governor Samuel Ortom disclosed this today when he received the Branch Controller CBN Benue State, Mr John Odekina Itaha and management staff of the bank on a courtesy visit at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi.

The Governor who directed the Director General Benue Planning Commission, Dr Sam Onum to liaise with the management of CBN for result oriented collaboration said the Anchor Borrowers Programme, Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme as well as Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund among others could better be explored by people of the State.

While urging Benue people to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the CBN and other financial institutions to venture into businesses, the Governor appreciated the bank for its corporate social responsibility in the state and requested for more in that regard.

He directed Commissioner for Land, Survey and Solid Minerals to liaise with the management of CBN towards ensuring that land was provided for the bank for the construction of an Estate or housing units for staff.

Governor Ortom also granted the request by the CBN to use the Aper Aku Stadium for football competition involving branches of the bank from other states starting from 3rd August, 2021.

The branch Controller CBN, John Itaha said he was at the Benue Peoples House to inform the Governor of his posting to the State and to discuss ways of exploring investment opportunities with Benue people.

He said the CBN had undertaken various projects including construction of two dormitory halls with beddings and mattresses at NKST Orphanage Centre Mkar, water scheme for students of Government College Makurdi among others.

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