Mr Uzodimma said the forum’s visit was to commiserate with the state and families of the victims
The minister said the federal government was committed to harnessing the strengths of the country’s regions to drive balanced growth.
The deputy governor, who chaired the occasion, urged the people to continue supporting Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration to ensure its success.
“I am happy that the Nigerian Army has maintained the WASA tradition.’’
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, in Benue, Bishop Isaac Dugu, has called on Catholic priests to shun materialism and focus more on winning souls for God.
According to the NMA chairman, the decision to embark on the strike was taken at an emergency meeting of the association on Tuesday.
Mr Sule announced this while addressing workers during the 2023 Workers Day celebration on Monday in Lafia, the state capital.
Stakeholders believe that community support and a conducive environment are key to a successful operation to avoid the Niger Delta experience.
He noted that security is of topmost priority for his administration because development would not thrive in an insecure environment.
Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe says 40 per cent of Nigeria’s total sugar needs will come from Nasarawa by 2024.
