By:
Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi.
Benue State Governor Rev.Fr Hyacinth Alia during his visit to federal constituent of Gwer/ Gwer West pledged to resuscitate the moribund oil multimillion Taraku Mills Limited.
Governor Alia made this declaration yesterday during his continuation tour of Thank you visit held at St.francis primary school, Aliade, Gwer East in the state.
According to him, already arrangement are in top gear to resuscitate the moribund multimillion Taraku Mills and further expressed satisfaction with the host community for ensuring no part of it’s equipment was vandalised.
He further expressed the determination of his administration to uplift facilities for the school of Gifted in the area as well as Government girls Secondary, an exchange post primary school for Nigerians situated in the State.
He admitted that he was overwhelmed with the level of support he has received right from the beginning till date and assured that he will not disappoint the people of Benue State.
He, however, regretted that some NASS members within the constituency dose not want him to bring development to the people but assured that they would not succeed.
Speaking on the issues of land disputes, Gov Alia said the boundary commission was going to demarcate all disputed areas in the State and urged all communities to respect the demarcated boundaries going forward.
In his remarks , Sen Barnabas Gemade Chairman Benue APC Elders Forum commended Gov Alia for his forthrightness.
Gemade said Gov Alia was a man of peace and urged all people in the State to embrace peace and to support him to succeed.
He said over 120 elders across the State were strongly behind the Governor and would ensure that he delivers his campaign promises.
Earlier, welcome address, Caretaker Chairman, Gwer East LGA, Mrs Comfort Agbo said the people of Gwer/Gwer West Federal Constituency said they were “very proud” of the achievements recorded by the governor so far.
Mrs Agbo further appealed to the governor to forgive National Assembly members from the Constituency over their actions and utterances which were aimed at bringing his reputation to disrepute.
She said such NASS members were not speaking for the people of the Constituency adding that they would be made to pay for their actions during the next election.
Prof Eugene Aliegba, while commending the governor for his efforts in restoring peace in the State also urged the governor to ensure that all IDPs return to their homes safely.
Prof Aliegba said that Naka the headquarters of Gwer West was over populated due to displacement caused by herders attacks has resulted to security challenges in the area.
He also urged the governor to disregard the utterances of the NASS members from the constituency because they were not speaking the minds of the people.
It could be recalled that National Assembly members from the state were always at daggers drawn with the governor for non inclusion in the scheme of things at home front.
In his comment Elias Audu called on the Governor to renovate the Gifted school noting it receives students over the county in form of exchange programme.
The law maker gave assurance that would enact laws to pave the way for progress and conducive atmosphere whereby everyone will live harmonious coexistence.
While receiving decampees State Acting Chairman of the ruling party , Mr Benjamin Omakolo welcome, no fewer than 2900 other party stalwarts defected into the APC disclosed that they the chance to be treated equally, noting with us there is no discrimination.