By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
The Commissioner, Ministry of Works and Housing, Benue State, Engr Tiza Imojime, has disclosed that the the Governor Alia led administration has impacted positively the lives of Benue citizens within six months.
Engr Imojime, who made this disclosure while fielding questions from Journalists in Makurdi, maintained that the state’s history is being rewritten since the coming on board of Rev Fr Alia as Governor, expressing optimism that more dividence of democracy would be taken to the door steps of the Benue people.
” We are witnessing history being rewritten before our own very eyes and I think it is a thing of joy. I think Benue State has gotten it right this time through the leadership of, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia.
Where we are sitting, the Ministry of Works is a place that used to be the pride of the Middle Belt some time past. The entire North Central used to come here to attend to their vehicles. We had one of the best mechanical plants here among others, all of these have become a thing of the past.”
According to the Commissioner, the Governor has approved construction of 16 township roads within Makurdi town, pointing out that plans were underway by government to address the challenges in the area of housing to enable civil servants get houses at affordable rates.
He stressed that Governor Alia intends to reposition Benue State to attract investors who will come and invest in the state, tackle insecurity and provide infrastructure for development to thrive, averring that present administration welcomes people who associate with Benue State from a place of value.
