# Benue State government and CAN relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/benue-state-government-and-can-relations
> Updated: 2026-10-11T14:53:28.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Rumors circulated on social media claiming that Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia planned to demolish the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) secretariat in Makurdi. Acting CAN Chairman Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede dismissed these allegations as “malicious, false, baseless, and completely detached from the truth.”

The Benue State Government also denied the claims, with the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Solomon Iorpev, stating the governor maintains a strong partnership with religious institutions. 

Following these denials, Rev. Ugbede publicly praised Governor Alia for his commitment to state development and his financial support for religious projects, including a N20 million donation to a church project in Makurdi. Ugbede encouraged Christians in the state to increase their prayers and support for the administration.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Benue CAN chairman praises Governor Hyacinth Alia

The acting chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Benue State has commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for his support of the church and his administration's focus on state development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benue-can-chairman-praises-governor-hyacinth-alia

### 2026-09-15: Benue CAN leadership denies rumors of secretariat demolition

The Christian Association of Nigeria in Benue State has debunked rumors that Governor Hyacinth Alia intends to demolish the CAN secretariat, calling the claims false and malicious.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benue-can-leadership-denies-rumors-of-secretariat-demolition

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