Gov Hyacinth Alia, the governor of Benue State, warns against open grazing and emphasizes the enforcement of the anti-grazing law.
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue State, has pledged to revisit the contentious Anti-open Grazing Law that drove his predecessor Samuel Ortom into a confrontation with herders.
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Yesterday, he declared in his inauguration address, “We are inheriting an Anti-open Grazing Law whose execution has been contentious. After a period of implementation, it is appropriate and fit for us to examine the law to determine the lessons learned, hold any gains made, and make changes to reflect the times.
Alia asserted that he represents the people of Benue, not the All Progressives Congress (APC), as governor, and he urged
Regardless of political or religious inclinations, he invited everyone to join him in his mission to “bring back the Benue of our dreams.”
All government accounts have been frozen, according to Fr. Alia, who said this while taking the oath of office with his deputy Sam Ode at the IBB Square in Makurdi. He also issued the warning that any bank that breaks the law does so at its own risk.
Even Nevertheless, the governor stated that “security is currently our state’s most important problem. In a climate of fear and uncertainty, we cannot make any substantial progress. As your governor, I’m dedicated to collaborating with federal authorities and security organizations to guarantee the safety of people and property in our state.
We will also put forth a lot of effort.
to address the underlying causes of social exclusion, unemployment, poverty, and insecurity. Another issue that needs immediate action is the health of our economy.
It is safe to conclude that our state’s economy need intensive care and is now being supported. We will promote industrialization led by the private sector with a focus on agriculture in order to create jobs and increase economic empowerment.
We’ll also try to make Benue State’s business climate better by passing legislation to safeguard investors and streamline administrative processes.
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We quickly assessed the condition of our infrastructure and discovered that every component was non-functional and in a vegetative state due to willful gross carelessness.
I want you to know that I am prepared and willing, Benue.Gov Alia stated.
