Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has vowed that his administration will reduce the sufferings and pains of the people of Benue, News About Nigeria reports.
He made this vow while speaking at Okpoga, the headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area, on Monday, during a ‘thank you’ tour of Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency.
Alia stated this while alleging that the previous administrations in the state lied to the people that the Federal Government denied them funds to pay salaries.
He disclosed that his administration inherited over N359 billion in salary arrears for several years from his predecessor.
He, however, promised that his administration would continue to prioritise the payment of workers’ salaries, adding that civil servants in the state would be paid on the 22nd of every month, throughout his administration.
“Henceforth, civil servants in the state will be paid on the 22nd of every month.
“I see that Okpoga is in darkness; I will light it up with 5,000 kw of electricity. I have come to reduce your pain and suffering,” he stated.
He further expressed his appreciation to the people for the confidence they reposed in him to lead the state and promised to revive the Igumale Cement Factory as well as construct access roads in the area.
The governor, therefore, urged the people to continue to support his administration and be patient with President Bola Tinubu, stating that the president has good policies for Nigerians.
Speaking earlier, Daniel Onjeh, a former senatorial candidate under the All Progressives Congress (APC), urged the governor to match words with action by fulfilling his campaign promises to the people.
Onjeh noted that the opposition parties are mocking the people, saying that the governor has abandoned them in terms of infrastructure and appointments.
