Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has stressed the need for the people of Plateau State, members of the National Assembly, and national leaders to rally support for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, to enable him to succeed in his assigned responsibilities.
Governor Alia, who stated this on Sunday at COCIN Dungun, Ampang East District, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, at a thanksgiving service following the successful burial of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the APC National Chairman, said that as the largest political party in Africa, the APC must be well positioned to win all elections in 2027.
He said that overwhelming victory at the polls would further go a long way in consolidating the gains already made by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose developmental strides are being reflected across APC-controlled states.
Alia said that for this to be achieved, Prof. Nentawe must be given the needed maximum support to effectively steer the affairs of the party.
Also speaking at the event, the Tor Tiv and Chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs, Prof. James Ayatse, commended Prof. Nentawe for his resilience and determination to succeed, noting that the qualities have distinguished and propelled him to his current position.
Ayatse noted that Prof. Nentawe had previously worked under his leadership at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi) and at the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of both institutions at different times.
