Benue Ready For Impact-driven Investment Opportunities – Gov Alia Says

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has assured that the State is ready for bankable, well-structured, and impact-driven investment opportunities.

While articulating his administration’s commitment to aligning with the national agenda of economic diversification and inclusive growth, the Governor underscored prizing strategic partnerships with the private sector and development finance institutions.

Alia, who stated this on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the opening of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), held at Government House, Makurdi, highlighted the state’s agricultural potential, noting among other things that Benue’s arable lands and waterways can support a robust agribusiness sector.

                                                                 
At the event that was organised to served as a platform for high-level discussions aimed at unlocking investment opportunities in Benue, known for its rich agricultural resources, Governor Alia urged investors to explore opportunities in agro-processing facilities for commodities like tomatoes, yams, and ginger.

He said; “If you are looking for partnerships where the soil is fertile and the market is ready, then, you are welcome to Benue State”.
Besides agriculture, Alia emphasized the need for reliable energy solutions to bolster industrial growth.
He noted the ongoing collaborations with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to attract renewable energy providers, saying, “Reliable power is essential for productivity”.
The Governor expressed the state’s readiness to support agro-processing zones and industrial parks with sustainable energy solutions.
He particularly addressed security concerns, assuring potential investors that their investments would be safe.

In his words; “We are committed to ensuring a secure environment through strategic security infrastructure”.
He introduced the Benue Investment and Promotion Agency (BENIPA) as a key player in facilitating investments and streamlining bureaucratic processes.

According to him; “Through BENIPA, investors can expect professional guidance and timely engagement. Let us send a clear signal: Benue is a land of opportunities”.

He therefore invited stakeholders to join in the transformative journey.