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THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL VALUES OF THE BENUE PEOPLE

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"Let us narrow our focus to  Benue State , the middle belt and home to the  Tiv ,  Idoma ,  Igede , and Etulo people." It really does seem like these groups are not doing enough in showcase their unique cultural heritage.  As it is, not very many people living outside this geographical region know a lot about the Benue people or their culture. The simple explanation for this is that we have not done enough in the way of showcasing what makes us different. There aren't enough literary materials the portray the many features common to the Benue people either. When you access the internet, only a few references are made." Read the full Article via the link bellow:   http://www.iambenue.com/why-silence-the-indeginious-cultural-values-of-the-benue-people/

TAX!

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Often, the question of tax payment usually dominates discussions relating to revenue generation at the federal, state and local government levels. This is because tax is the most reliable source of revenue generation to the government. And in principle, it is the tax payers’ money that is usually used for developing the infrastructural systems that the society benefits from. For example, the provision of education, health cares service and other social amenities. Tax is a compulsory levy imposed by the government on the income, capital of its citizens for the purpose of raising revenue. Its imposition is of course, backed by law. As such, tax education plays a very vital role in the scheme of things. Most people have no idea what tax is, or why it is an imposed levy, the benefits and advantages of tax. In Benue state, the government has adopted an approach that seeks to constantly put the issue of tax in the news. Radio Talk Shows have been aired, interactive programmes like the

OPEN PROPOSAL TO THE BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT

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Development they say is a continuous process which also means that positive change and development go hand in hand. Development of course does not exist in a vacuum , it has to be initiated and achieved, be concrete and practical. In Benue state where the River Benue journeys through the heart of Makurdi , the state capital and where the landmark is proudly stretched out and welcoming to both indigenes and visitors alike. We can say that the river is a blessing to the Benue people. Natural landmarks exist to be utilized for development's sake and for the common good of people where they are found. When this happens, development is said to have taken place. The river Benue can be put to many uses, aside from fishing in its waters and extracting Sandy Soil for building and construction. N ote the following propositions - Make possible for small cargo ships to come in with and for goods or other merchandise. This will be possible after dredging the river to make enough sailing r