Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday said with the continued support of the Benue people his administration would definitely remain peaceful, prosperous, and a model of good governance in Nigeria.
Governor Alia disclosed this during a live broadcast at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary.
He said his administration has aligned this year’s celebration with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where the government has already made strides in areas such as poverty reduction, zero hunger, quality education, and decent work.
All these efforts, the Governor explained, is aimed at empowering every citizen of the state to enable them become productive and contribute to the development of Benue.
While highlighting the massive infrastructural projects in the state that are connecting communities for improved living standards and economic activities, the Governor also informed of empowerment of farmers with necessary inputs, security collaborations with federal agencies, and investments in peace-building efforts to integrate displaced persons into safe environments.
Alia, who called for patience, noted that most government policies take time to yield results and assured of his administration’s focus and dedication to the well-being of every citizen.
According to him, “as your Governor, I am committed to your welfare and urge each of you, both in Benue and across Nigeria, to continue supporting the policies and programs of the government. These initiatives are designed to improve our collective welfare, though their impact may take time to fully manifest. Progress often requires patience, understanding, and the cooperation of every citizen.”
He appealed to the people to renew their hope in his government, as according to him. the government was committed to the progress of the people of the state.
Governor Alia also insisted that what is due to workers and pensioners in the state would be paid on time, also emphasized the importance of professional development for the state workforce.
On the forthcoming Local Government Council polls in the state, scheduled for Saturday, October, 5, the governor called on all eligible citizens of Benue to go out in large numbers and vote for APC candidates for progress, development, and continued good governance under the APC-led government.
He noted that the future of the depended on who they vote that day, as local governments are closest to the people as opposition parties have had their time.