Activities showcasing the 50 years of Benue State’s rich cultural heritage, resilience and remarkable progress will round off on Sunday the 28th of June, 2026.
The Golden Jubilee celebrations, which began earlier this week with various insightful and commemorative activities, will reach their peak on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the iconic IBB Square in Makurdi.
According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the landmark event will feature colourful cultural displays showcasing Benue’s rich diversity, ceremonial parades, and reflections on the state’s journey since its creation, highlighting its emergence as a major agricultural and political force in Nigeria.
The statement further explained that celebrations will continue on Sunday, June 28, 2026, as the state combines the Golden Jubilee festivities with the celebration of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s third anniversary in office and his 60th birthday, noting that since assuming office, Governor Alia has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to his Benue First Agenda, with a strong focus on infrastructural development, civil service reforms, economic revitalisation, and human capital development.
The statement adds that to commemorate these significant milestones, an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service will be held at IBB Square, Makurdi, commencing promptly at 9:00 a.m., saying members of the public are warmly invited to participate in these historic celebrations as Benue State reflects on its achievements over the past five decades and looks forward with renewed hope to an even brighter future.
Recall that Benue State, the Food Basket of the Nation, officially commenced the celebration of its Golden Jubilee earlier this week with a series of commemorative activities organised under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.
