Benue State Governor, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for demonstrating courage and political will to undertake far‑reaching economic reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy for long term sustainability.
Governor Alia, who stated this on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the State House Press Gallery during a press conference themed “The Impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Economic Reforms on Benue State,” commended the administration’s consistent partnership with subnational governments in implementing its reform agenda.
The governor said Benue State, like other subnational entities, has seen improved fiscal inflows that have enhanced the state’s capacity to revive its economy, execute development projects and meet critical obligations.
Alia further said that his administration has prudently deployed available resources toward critical infrastructure, security support, education, healthcare, agriculture and rural development, pointing to ongoing road construction, rehabilitation, urban renewal and other key projects across the state.
He emphasized that increased revenue has given Benue State greater opportunity to tackle longstanding infrastructural deficits, including the resuscitation of moribund industries and the establishment of new ones.
Alia cited Food Basket Breweries, Bensono Juice and Concentrate Factory as examples of enterprises his administration has invested in, and added that Taraku Mills Ltd is also undergoing revival.
The governor also said that improved revenue has strengthened his government’s ability to meet salary obligations and address workers’ welfare concerns, noting efforts to clear inherited liabilities and improve conditions for civil servants and pensioners.
On security, Governor Alia acknowledged President Tinubu’s responsiveness to the state’s needs, saying the increased resources have enabled Benue to better support security agencies with logistics, mobility and intelligence gathering.
While reaffirming his administration’s commitment to accountability, value for money and prudent public‑resource management, Governor Alia called on residents to join him in building a stronger, safer and more prosperous Benue State.
