As part of the continuation of his provision of dividends of democracy, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia flagged off the reconstruction and dualization of 55.09km of road networks in Gboko and its environs.
The reconstruction of the road according to the State ministry of works is estimated to cost N62.135bn with a target completion period of five months.
Performing the ceremony at Lubona junction on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Governor Alia expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with whose support the roads are being constructed, and which he appreciates, will commission what he describes as massive road infrastructure in the state within a short time.
He said; “I therefore urge you to keep Mr. President in your prayers even as you sustain your support for him as you prepare to electing us together for second term.
“Just like you believe I need more time to do more great works, I cannot effectively do it without the kind of support and backing I am enjoying from President Tinubu,” he stated.
The Governor said the Gboko road network will be the second longest road network in the state, adding that construction is also ongoing on other major roads, including the 57 kilometre road networks in the Benue south senatorial district, including the Awajir–Oju road.
Alia charged contractors handling the roads to ensure that the projects will be commissioned before campaign activities commence.
Director of Civil Engineering in the State Ministry of Works, Mr Tivfa Wombo highlighted the scope of work to include, reconstruction and dualization of Yandev Roundabout-Lubona junction; reconstruction and dualization of Captain Dawns road; reconstruction of NKST Anzua link road; reconstruction of bristow roundabout – Tor Tiv palace (Akaahar Adi) road; reconstruction of J S Tarka – Mkar roundabout (a dual carriage); reconstruction and dualization of Tor Tiv roundabout – Lessel road; and reconstruction of a dual carriage Tor Tiv roundabout (Gondo Aluor) – to Mkar to Ameladu road.
Speaking in turn at the flag-off ceremony, the Group Managing Director, Jamud Construction Limited, Jacob Momoh, assured that work would commence immediately and pledged to deliver quality work within the stipulated period.
The chairman of Gboko Local Government Council, Hon Torseer Yina expressed delight and appreciation for the project, describing the facelift of Gboko township as the first of its kind since their existence.
Stakeholders in the local government including Professor Bem Angwe, commended Governor Alia for improving the outlook of Gboko, just as the APC Woman Leader, Mrs Helen Agaigbe, praised the Governor for proving himself as capable. In his remarks, Professor David Orjime, said that Gboko people are proud of Fr. Alia, and appealed for similar attention for Gboko to Mbatierev road, while the representative of Ter Gboko, Chief Ahua Ikpah, said that the traditional council is pleased with the project and will give every support.
