Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has reinstated the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr. Fidelis Mnyim, following his recent suspension.
The announcement was made on Monday during a state executive council meeting presided over by the governor in Makurdi.
The Attorney General was initially suspended on October 23 for what the government described as a โunilateral decisionโ to include Benue State in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking to newsmen after the council meeting, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, confirmed Mnyimโs reinstatement, attributing it to his compliance with the conditions set by the government.
The Attorney General was recalled after he formally withdrew Benue from the list of states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the EFCC and ICPC.
Speaking on other things the council approved, he said, โThe council approved a counterpart funding of N30.2bn, representing 60 per cent, for the construction of five rural roads across the three senatorial zones.
โThe roads for construction are Awajir/Oju, Adikpo/Kotiyo/Vandeikya, Ushongo/Har, Igwumale/Agila, and Obagaji/Okokolo/Agagbe roads.
โThe sum of N567 million was approved as compensation for members of the Mbagwa and Mbawa communities of Makurdi Local Government for their lands earmarked for the federal housing estate project.
โThe council also resolved to domesticate the Disability Act in the state for persons with disabilities as well as approve a donation of N10 million to the Nigerian Legion for this yearโs Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
โThe council approved the establishment of the Benue State Signage and Advertisement Agency to regulate signposts, billboards, and other advertisement activities.โ