Author: Terhemen Mbachirin
The Benue State Executive Council on Thursday approved a total of N149.5 billion for the construction, rehabilitation, and provision of critical roads and infrastructural projects across the state, in line with the vision of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s desire to improve lives. Governor Alia has prioritized road infrastructure development in Benue, implementing several projects since taking office to include, 16 township roads and ongoing works on the Makurdi Underpass, the Aper Alku Stadium, as well as the Benue Fashion Hub. Others are the 34km road linking Benue to Cross River State among various project initiatives. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…
Imagine the biological spirit in the Mother-Child. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state looks deeply emotional in a mood that only himself can explain to the public. The Catholic Priest, turned politician can only reflect on his roots, and the role that mama may have played in the good-hard days. “Times have passed. ‘My son is now blessed, with power, authority, and influence,’ could be the imaginary thoughts of the Morher of Governor of the Food Basket State. What is important is that as mama showed him love, Governor Alia’s appearing emotional is only normal for a pay back. But,…
The Benue State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has again, reaffirmed Senator George Akume’s position as the undisputed political leader of the ‘food basket state’, explaining that Akume’s influence transcends party lines. IPAC stated this when they paid a solidarity visit to the SGF in Makurdi. The inter-party group was led on the visit by Comrade Ogbe Simon Ocheme (State Chairman Zenith Labour Party ZLP). IPAC commended SGF Akume’s leadership and reeled out his efforts in fostering political inclusivity and development in Benue state. On the delegation was former Governor Samuel Ortom, who in his remarks, echoed IPAC’s…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has signed the 2025 budget of N550.1 billion christened, “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and the Digital Economy”, into law. The Benue State House of Assembly had earlier on 30th December 2024, passed the 2025 appropriation bill into an Act during its plenary presided by the Speaker, Honourable Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said Alia signed the financial plan alongside the launch of the State’s much-anticipated 10-year Development Plan, the State Nutrition Policy, and the State Social Protection Policy in Makurdi. Speaking at…
Today, I join millions across Benue State, Nigeria, and beyond to celebrate a remarkable leader, father, selfless patriot, and exemplary public servant, Senator Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), as he marks his 71st birthday. Senator Akume’s life story is proof of the values of hard work, perseverance, and humility. He has risen through the ranks of public service—from Permanent Secretary, two-term Governor of Benue State, three-term Senator, Minister, and now Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). His journey is one of divine grace and extraordinary achievement. Senator Akume’s contributions to the development…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Benue State, Senator Jack Tilley-Gyado has expressed confidence in the leadership qualities and performance of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume in his current role at the central government . SGF Akume Senator Gyado passed a vote of confidence on the SGF Akume, saying that as the nation’s scribe, he is doing creditably well. Speaking at a political event in Makurdi, Senator Gyado said the performance of the SGF has formed a bond for the north-central states of the party giving more assurance that the region’s…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Thursday approved the appointment of Surveyor Tsokar Terfa as his Technical Advisor on Land matters. Tsokar who served as Surveyor General of Benue State from 2021-2023 is a seasoned lands administrator. Photo Caption: Surveyor Tsokar NewsQuest reports that Taokar is a senior member of the Surveyors’ Council of Nigeria (SURCON), where for several years he served as an official in different capacities as well as an examiner for the council. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor Tersoo Kula said Alia also appointed Professor Daniel Amine as Director…
Governor Hyacinth Alia has presented a total of N550.1 billion as 2025 budget estimates tagged, “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy” to the Benue State House of Assembly. Alia while presenting the fiscal documents told the lawmakers that out of the total budget estimate, N175.4 billion is for recurrent expenditure and N374.7 billion is for capital expenditure. The Governor said that the total estimate represented a 47.5 percent increment over the 2024 revised and approved figure of N373 billion. READ ALSO: Africa’s extractive industries need transparency – VP Shettima Governor Alia who explained that the appropriation…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev has commenced free medical services to thousands of Benue people with a team of Experts in an outreach scheduled to last for two days. At least 1,000 people benefited on the day of the exercise which is being organised to address the health needs of the people in Gboko Local Government Area, (LGA) of the State and its environs. Flagging off the outreach at the Primary Health Centre Ameladu in Gboko, Professor Utsev, represented by Mr. John Ngoigyo – a political in the area explained that the intervention was intended to…
The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) on Sunday said it is impressed with the impactful reforms being implemented by Governor Hyacinth Alia which have positively assisted and repositioned the State’s Civil Service and ushered in an era of an effective e-governance system that promotes transparency, and accountability. CBJ in a statement signed by its Vice President, Ewache Ajefu urged Governor Alia to sustain these reforms. The group said the reforms are necessary to assist the government in directly addressing long-standing challenges that have hampered economic growth and development of the ‘Food Basket’ State. According to Ajefu, “We are aware that…