Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and securing farmlands across the state, declaring that his government will not relent until terrorists are driven out of Benue.
The governor stated this during an unscheduled inspection visit to the Taraku Mills in Gwer East Local Government Area, where he assessed ongoing rehabilitation work at the state-owned agro-processing company.
Alia said restoring security remains central to his administration’s economic agenda, stressing that farmers must be able to cultivate their lands without fear if the state is to realise its agricultural potential.
“My priority is to protect my people and safeguard our lands so that our farmers can continue feeding the nation while boosting the economy of Benue and Nigeria,” the governor said.
He vowed to sustain the enforcement of relevant laws and intensify operations against criminal elements, insisting that armed
