-Says his victory is the will of God
By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has said his victory at the polls and its recent affirmation by Elections Petition Tribunal, is the will of God as well as that of the great people of the State.
Governor Alia stated this while addressing a mammoth crowd at the IBB Square Makurdi, on Monday, during the tribunal victory celebration, put together by the State Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue state.
According to the governor, “the decision of the courts is a reminder that one cannot toil with the mandate of the majority. God has used me to bring back smiles on the faces of the people of the state, and as such, my administration will not fail the Benue people”.
“A lot of things went wrong in the State but my government is here to rebuild and make it better for all”, Gov. Alia said.
The governor who used the occasion to highlight some of his achievements in office, promised that the ongoing construction of the 16nos roads in Makurdi, the state capital, will be completed by the end of November 2023. He added that, already 100 buses have been procured for Benue Links Company Limited, and the buses will be handed over to Company, as soon as the state government takes delivery of them.
The governor announced that, “palliatives will soon be distributed to all the 23 local government areas of the state. Already, the trucks of grains have arrived the state”.
On his plans for the youths of the state, the governor said the ICT training programme which is slated to commence soon, will afford the youth the opportunity to acquire professional skills in ICT, thereby keeping them away from crime.
Gov. Alia reiterated his administration’s resolve to return the IDPs back to their ancestral homes, adding that, a line has been drawn between good and bad in the State as banditry and terrorism will no longer be allowed to have a place in the state under his Watch.
He appreciated the family of the kidnapped Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Matthew Abo, for their patience, disclosing that the government is working with the security agencies towards his rescue. He expressed optimism that there will be good news soon.
The governor appreciated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr. George Akume, for his leadership, with a call on the people to disregard rumours of division within the party.
The governor called on the opposition parties in the State to come and join hands with his administration to move the state forward in appreciative development.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Hon. Austin Agada, represented by the Vice Chairman, Zone A, Dr. Vincent Ujih, said the EXCO of the party decided to put together the event to rejoice with the governor, over the ruling by the Tribunal which affirmed his victory.
He urged the Governor to ensure that the people of the state enjoys democratic dividends during his administration, promising the party’s support for this to be achieved.
