Tersoo Kula – Alia: Benue’s Major Blessing from God in 2023

Most people in the North Central State consider Governor Hyacinth Alia’s 2023 election to office in Benue State to be a godsend, especially in light of his unparalleled dedication to promoting social welfare, peace, and development.

Under his direction, the state has seen a revitalized sense of hope and growth, as well as a new surge of popular trust.

Food security and agriculture are two of his most prominent sectors of governing. Benue State, dubbed the “Food Basket of the Nation,” prospers thanks to measures that provide farmers with better inputs, automated machinery, and market access.

For example, the Governor’s administration has made it easier for small-scale and commercial farmers to increase yield by facilitating the distribution of modern irrigation systems and farm implements, such as tractors of various brands and capacities, ranging from 25 horsepower to 95 horsepower, along with a number of complementary farm implements, such as combine harvesters, various types of threshers, planters/fertilizer applicators, excavators, and yam mounders. Thousands of locals’ livelihoods are impacted by this, which not only increases the local food supply but also creates jobs and income.

Governor Alia has shown inspiring leadership in the field of infrastructure development. With extensive reconstruction, building, and office and classroom renovations, special attention is paid to the primary school system, which has been almost ignored up until now. The Igumale-Apa-Agila road, the Awajir-Mbaiase-Oju road, the Mbawuar-Mbause-Anhyula road, the Gbem-Hegha-Use-Ushongo road, the Vandeikya-Tse Mker-Koti-Adikpo road, and numerous other roads connecting rural communities to major towns are at varying stages of completion, cutting travel times and improving trade.

In Makurdi, the state capital of the Food Basket State, the administration of Governor Alia is diligently and quickly rebuilding and enhancing important facilities. In order to facilitate mobility and lessen flooding concerns, major inner-city roads have been built, renovated, drainage systems have been upgraded, and lamps have been erected throughout the state along practically all vital streets and important corridors. The functionality and security of the city have been improved by these unheard-of improvements.

Additionally, his administration has revitalized public utilities and social institutions, such as certain marketplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. Makurdi now has a cleaner, more orderly, and more habitable appearance appropriate for a contemporary state capital thanks to initiatives in urban sanitation, beautification, and the renovation of public buildings.

Living conditions have directly increased as a result of initiatives like improving healthcare facilities throughout the state and using solar energy to electrify distant settlements. Expanded primary healthcare facilities and freshly furnished hospitals, for instance, guarantee that individuals have improved access to medical care, lowering death rates and enhancing overall community health.

Alia’s administration has also placed a high priority on security and peacebuilding, especially in a state that has traditionally experienced unprovoked attacks, invasions, and intercommunal conflicts. His administration has established forums for settling disputes and fostering harmony through constant coordination with the nation’s security agencies, communication, mediation, and cooperation with local authorities. Initiatives for community policing have been introduced, equipped, and funded, strengthening security and guaranteeing that people feel secure in their homes and places of business.

His emphasis on education and young empowerment is another blessing. Governor Alia has made it possible for young people to make significant contributions to society by offering bonds and scholarships, skill development programs, and vocational training, such as the training of nearly 10,000 in ICT. For instance, many young people have benefited from technical education programs and agricultural training programs. For instance, more than 900 of them have received instruction in the assembly and repair of tractors and other mechanized machinery and equipment, giving them the practical skills they need to be independent.

Commence and Industry is not excluded because the state’s industrialization is in full swing, with factories producing orange juice, nails, water, bread, and beer already taking off and yielding. These have already made the state’s youth happy, and they will soon increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

Finally, transparency, accountability, and cooperation are key components of Governor Alia’s style of governance. His administration regularly involves stakeholders in decision-making, ensuring that policies reflect the demands of the people, in addition to reinstating discipline and order in the civil service and restoring the dignity of the Benue workers. This unique inclusive strategy fortifies the state’s democratic process and increases trust.

As a result, Benue State’s infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, security, youth empowerment, and good governance have all been impacted by Governor Hyacinth Alia’s leadership. The Governor’s election to office in 2023 is a blessing that promises social stability, long-term progress, and an enhanced standard of living for the people of Benue State through his practical and people-centered policies.

Therefore, it is safe to say that the Benue people’s election of Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia as governor was a wise decision. His developmental footprints are clearly apparent throughout the state. The vision remains. Just as the Reverend Gentleman himself has continued to reverberate at public forums, the commendable steps highlighted are only the tip of the iceberg. With a burning passion, he has his sights set on the goal post and will deliver more during the next six years of his administration.

On the streets, we rely on testimonials. Benue is larger than any one person. People are conversing. The decision was made by the people, and they are already pleased with it. The Clarion call is for the Benue people to continue praying for Governor Alia and his administration, as well as for God’s blessing.

The governor’s chief press secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula.