Benue Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Alia, Speaker
The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday, December 8, 2023 passed a vote of confidence on the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and the Speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh.
Moving the motion for the vote of confidence, Hon. Simon Gabo, member representing Mata State Constituency of Ushongo Local Government Area, noted that since his assumption of office, Governor Alia has embarked on policies and programs that have re-enkindled the confidence of Benue people in governance.
Gabo particularly said that within six months in office, Governor Alia has stabilized the payment of salaries of workers and pensions to retirees, carried out total rehabilitation of the dilapidated old Assembly Complex and the completion of some road projects.
He said for Governor Alia to do all these within a very short time without borrowing funds from anywhere was an indication that he was utilizing state resources effectively and transparently.
While seconding the motion, the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Peter Ipusu said Governor Alia also purchased quality vehicles for members and placed the welfare of the State lawmakers in the front burner, adding that the Speaker also deserved a vote of confidence owing to the effective manner in which he has led the House within the short time as Speaker.
Ruling after a voice vote, the Speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh noted that the action of the House will no doubt boost and encouraged Governor Alia for higher performance and therefore thanked the House for finding him and the Governor worthy of the confidence vote.
