Alia promises to revive Otobi Water Works for efficient service delivery
…As Zone ‘C’ Elders endorse him for second term
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi
Benue state Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, has assured the people of Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency of his administration’s readiness to resuscitate Otobi water works for enhanced service delivery.
Governor Alia made the promise while addressing the people of Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency at the peak of his thank you tour across the 23 local government areas of the state, explained that the Otobi water works when revived would reticulate water to residents of its host communities.
Alia told the people of Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency that prior to his assumption of office as the Governor the state was in total darkness but has been able to restore the lost light in the state.
The restored light according to the Governor is evident in the installation of street lights across Makurdi township and other major cities in the state, procurement of 100 buses for Benue links the only state transport company to cushion the high cost of transportation faced by Benue people, construction of roads across the state, construction of under passes in Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo towns respectively, prompt payment of workers salaries, pensions and gratuities among many other projects to mention.
On the issue of security of lives and property, the Governor further told them that security issues are not discussed in the open rather they are seen through strategised actions.
“Before now, there used to be massive killings across the state, 90 persons killed in Guma, 60 persons killed in Logo, 40 persons killed in Gwer west and so on, but now the state under my leadership is experiencing relative peace and we are working round the clock to put a stop to the attacks on our people and ensure the return of IDPs from camps to their ancestral homes to continue with their usual farm activities,” Alia explained.
Alia appreciated the people of Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency for their support in the 2023 governorship election that recorded the highest number of votes first in the history of the state and the return of democracy and assured them of more democracy dividends to the constituency.
Senator Barnabas Gemade, General Lawrence Onoja rtd on behalf of the Benue State Elders Forum endorsed the Governor for a second term because of his unprecedented leadership disposition that brought about economic and infrastructural stability in the state.
They promised to remain supportive and protective to Alia’s administration to succeed and called on the people of the state to support his administration for more democracy dividends.
Rt. Hon. Mrs. Blessing Onuh, Member house of representatives Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency, said it was the first time in the history of the state that a sitting Governor goes round the nooks and crannies of the state to appreciate the electorates on a job well done by voting him massively into the office of the governor.
“Your Excellency, what you have done is a true reflection of a visionary leader with numerous achievements recorded courtesy of you within one year, we will continue to support you,” Mrs. Onuh maintained.
In a goodwill message, all Benue state House of Assembly members from Otukpo/Ohimini, threw their collective weight behind the Governor because of the unprecedented achievements recorded within a short period in office as the Governor.
They promised to be collaborating with the Governor for the overall good of the state and their respective constituencies.
They thanked the Speaker of the Benue state House of Assembly and the Vice Chairman North Central, Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, who is the reason for the cordial working relationship between the executive and the legislature and the cordial relationship established among members of the 10th Benue Assembly.
“We will continue to support your positive policies and programs through quality legislation for the overall benefit of the masses of the state,” they assured.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Barrister Sam Ode mni, described the governor and his principal as a leader of few words that believe in actions rather than talking.
“The legacies that my principal is putting in place in the state shall continue to stand the taste of time for the generation yet unborn to benefit. I urge all and sundry to support his administration to succeed,” Ode urged.
