𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻!
Reported by Sadauna Lydia Edeh (Journalist) | Sele Media Africa
Makurdi, Benue State The Benue State Government has dismissed allegations that the Benue South Senatorial District has been sidelined in the execution of public infrastructure projects under the administration of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia.
In a statement released on Thursday, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Tersoo Kula, strongly refuted claims of marginalisation, describing such assertions as politically motivated and inaccurate.
Kula highlighted a range of ongoing and completed development initiatives in Benue South, including major road construction projects such as:
.The 56-kilometre Awajir-Oju Road;
.The 51-kilometre Igumale-Agila Road;
.The Obagaji-Okokolo-Agagbe Road all at various stages of completion.
“These projects demonstrate that no senatorial district in the state has as much road development activity as Benue South,” Kula said, urging critics to present evidence before making claims of neglect.
He also drew attention to the reactivation of the Otobi Water Works, which is now supplying potable water to Oturkpo and neighbouring communities.
On essential services, the spokesperson affirmed that more than 32 primary healthcare centres in the district are currently being renovated a commitment he said mirrors similar efforts across Benue North-East and North-West zones.
In the education sector, Kula noted that basic and secondary schools are undergoing infrastructural upgrades aimed at enhancing learning environments for students across the state.
Kula further challenged Senator Abba Moro to release his own development scorecard for Benue South rather than, in his words, engaging in “clannish political rhetoric.”
Beyond Benue South, the Alia administration’s wider infrastructure drive includes statewide road upgrades and township renewals, including the ₦62 billion Gboko township roads project aimed at improving mobility and boosting economic activity across the state.
Governor Alia has repeatedly maintained that his administration remains committed to balanced development across all senatorial districts in Benue State.
Citations:
1.Punch Nigeria
https://punchng.com/
2.The Eagle Online
https://theeagleonline.com.ng/gov
3.The Sun Nigeria
https://thesun.ng/
4.New Telegraph Nigeria
https://newtelegraphng.com
5.Tribune Online
https://tribuneonlineng.com
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