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Leadership Newspaper has honoured Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, with the governor of the year award.

In a statement on Monday, Tersoo Kula, chief press secretary to the governor, said the award was in recognition of Alia’s “exceptional leadership” in Benue state.

Kula said the newspaper praised Alia for strengthening the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) and giving hope of a better life to the people of Benue.

He said the media organisation highlighted the governor’s achievements since he assumed office six months ago, adding that Alia has prioritised the elimination of corruption, education, road projects and the transportation system.

“Governor Alia’s six months in office has witnessed a downpour of commendable transformative achievements which have ignited hope, improved livelihoods, and rekindled the spirit of optimism amongst Benue people,” the statement reads.

“Leadership Newspaper highlighted some of the governor’s achievements in line with the priorities of his administration as enshrined in his blueprint.

“They emphasized timely delivery of fertilizer to farmers at subsidized rate, prompt and sustained payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuity, and eradication of the menace of ghost workers.

“The media house also acknowledged the new retirement age and length of service for primary and secondary school teachers which governor Alia has approved, the recovery of numerous looted vehicles, tens of hectares of land, and numerous landed properties from the previous administration, as well as approved training of 10, 000 training of Benue youths in ICT.

“Ongoing construction of 16 roads measuring 15.39 kilometres within the Makurdi metropolis, and donation of 100 buses to Benue Links Company to ease movement mad cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal on Benue people.”

The chief press secretary named some of the governor’s achievements highlighted by the media organisation as improved monthly allowances of N15,000 for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and N100,000  for NYSC doctors who are serving in the state.

Recently, the Benue house of assembly passed a vote of confidence on Alia for his effective management of state resources and other leadership achievements.