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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Benue State Governor Rev. Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has officially unveiled the controversial new Benue State Logo, also known as the State Seal.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST reports that prior to the unveiling, the move for the new Benue Logo had raised a dust with critics dragging the governor for allegedly christianizing the state by including a cross on the Logo.<\/p>\n

Some citizens opposing the move were of the opinion that the state belongs to every religion.<\/p>\n

Other critics also asserted that there are more important things that should gain the attention of the state government than such frivolous matters.<\/p>\n

However, according to a statement by the governor\u2019s Special Assistant on Social Media, James Asortar, on Saturday,<\/p>\n

the \u201cnewly designed logo reflects the rich cultural heritage and aspirations of the people of Benue State, emphasizing core values such as peace, prosperity, and inclusivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt serves as a visual representation of the state\u2019s commitment to fostering a harmonious and thriving community\u201d.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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