By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the reopening of schools of nursing in the state for safer medical and health practices in the state, with enhanced agricultural activities in the state aimed at giving micro and small grants to farmers.
Governor Alia made this known at the thanksgiving service in his honour by his Jechira intermediate area “Ityo i Jeichira” at the St Gabriel’s parish Iorkighir Tse-Agberagba, in Konshisha LGA of Benue.
According the governor, “the schools of nursing will be upgrade to degree and higher institutional levels for more knowledge to be acquired”.
He pointed out that, “Community Health Organization would be reestablished and modernised to support hospitals for prompt medical services. Government will ensure these various institutions are made affordable and almost free for qualified citizens to get enrolled”.
Gov. Alia who decried the dearth of health facilities in the state which has led to many deaths that would have been avoided, called on all health donors around the world to partner with Benue state government to revamp the health sector.
He urged all especially women in Small Scale Businesses and farmers to register with or form various cooperatives to enjoy all schemes the government had in place. This effort would curb food insecurity in the state.
Governor Hyacinth Alia assured the youths of Jeichira of sponsorship in various training in technology as his administration would promote science and technology.
“My administration would not relent in curbing issues of insecurity in the state and ensuring peace for our rural dwellers in particular, and all citizens. All citizens should endeavor to protect their communities by reporting all suspicious moves to the right authorities”, the governor said.
