The Governor highlighted key achievements of his administration to include achieving relative peace in areas once plagued by violence and insecurity, paying salaries and pensions owed for years
By Austin Angwe, Makurdi
Benue State governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening democracy and delivering its dividends to the people.
Speaking on the occasion of Democracy Day while addressing thousands of supporters who came out to demonstrate solidarity with his administration and to President Bola Tinubu at Government House, Thursday in Makurdi, Governor Alia highlighted the resilience and sacrifice that have defined Benue’s democratic journey.
The Governor saluted heroes of democracy, including Chief MKO Abiola, Kudirat Abiola, Gani Fawehinmi, and countless unsung citizens who stood for truth, justice, and freedom.
He also honored notable Benue patriots, including Reverend Father Moses Adasu (late) former governor of Benue State and Senator Iyorchia Ayu among others who contributed to shaping the state’s democratic landscape.
Governor Alia commended the former President Muhammadu Buhari administration for restoring June 12 to its rightful place in the national calendar and appreciated President Bola Tinubu for upholding democratic ideals.
The Governor highlighted key achievements of his administration to include achieving relative peace in areas once plagued by violence and insecurity, paying salaries and pensions owed for years, launching agricultural empowerment programmes, rehabilitating major roads, renovating schools, and upgrading hospitals.
He also mentioned supporting displaced persons and implementing youth empowerment programmes.
Governor Alia equally outlined future plans, including launching agro-industrial hubs to process local produce and boost the economy, implementing new road projects, supporting MSMEs, women-led businesses, and tech-driven solutions, and providing health insurance access for every Benue citizen.