ADO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, ENGR. OCHE COMMENDS GOVERNOR ALIA FOR IMMORTALISING CHIEF DAN AGBESE
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters
The Executive Chairman of Ado Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Sunny Oche, has commended the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for renaming the Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation (BPPC) after the late veteran journalist, Chief Dan Agbese.
The Governor announced the decision to rename the institution during a live broadcast on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in commemoration of the State’s 50th anniversary.
The late Chief Dan Agbese, a former General Manager of Radio Benue and a titan of Nigerian journalism, was honoured posthumously alongside other past heroes for their pivotal roles in the growth of the state and for laying the foundations for future generations.
Chairman Oche according to a media statement e-signed by his Special Adviser on Media & Digital Communication
Alex Ogbanje described the late journalist as an illustrious son of Ado Local Government and a trailblazer who left an indelible legacy in the field of journalism.
Engr. Oche expressed profound gratitude to Governor Alia for the high honour bestowed upon their son, noting that the journalist’s name will forever be etched in history, as the institution will henceforth be known as the “Dan Agbese Printing and Publishing Corporation.”
The Chairman offered prayers for the departed soul, asking God to grant Chief Agbese eternal rest and to provide the family and the people of Ado the fortitude to uphold his towering legacy. He further prayed for divine wisdom and strength for Governor Alia as he continues to lead the state toward a golden era.
