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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has stated that he is on the path of developing the state and cannot tender apologies to anyone for doing so.
Governor Alia has therefore given till March 30, 2026, as a deadline for appointees of his administration who are eyeing elective positions in the forthcoming general elections to resign from their current positions.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alia said he is determined to maintain the state’s development tempo and would not want anyone to delay any process that would yield results in that regard.
The Governor dropped this hint while addressing the Muslim faithful he hosted to an Iftar (breaking of fast) at the New Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi.
He said the earlier those who want to resign tender the resignation letters, the better as it will give him a clear direction to get other hands that will fill the position for continuation.
He emphasised the need for all people of genuine mind for development to join hands with him to sustain the tempo of development of the state, the Governor stated that, “I invite all people of good conscience to join hands with me so that we can make Benue a place that attracts everybody”.
“When you see earthmoving machines working on our hitherto dilapidated roads, that is development. When you see civil servants going to work and closing happily, that is development.
“I have started, I am midway and I am more determined to do more because that was my covenant with the Benue people. I cannot tender apologies to anyone because I am developing Benue state.
“My covenant was with the people of Benue State. My attention is on how to make them happy. How to rewrite the story of the state for good. Therefore, nothing can deter me; nobody can frustrate me to abandon this”, he vowed.
