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PRESS RELEASE

By : ACCOUNTABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATES

TWO YEARS OF GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA’S ADMINISTRATION: AN UNVARNISHED APPRAISAL

29th May 2025,  marks two years since Governor Hyacinth Alia assumed office in Benue State. What should have been a period of hope and transformative progress has instead become a time marked by unfulfilled promises, governance failures, and a deepening crisis of security and neglect — especially for the people of Benue South. Despite unprecedented financial inflows, Governor Alia’s administration stands exposed as one of the worst performing in Nigeria, ranking 34th nationally with a meager 25% judicious use of allocated resources, according to the latest Contemporary Governance Performance Inde.

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BENUE SOUTH LEGISLATORS: FALLEN GUARDIANS OF A ONCE-GREAT LEGACY

By Morgan Adikwu

In the golden era of Nigeria’s First Republic, Benue South stood tall, its capital Otukpo—popularly known as “Texas”—a hub of progress and pride. The founding fathers of the Idoma Nation, such as J.C. Obande, Abutu Obekpa, Col. Anthony Ochefu,  Amb. Edward Ogbuyanga, Andrew Obeya, Vincent Ukwu, Justice A.P Anyebe, Dr. Edwin Idoko, Ogwiji Ikongbe, Ebije Ikwue, Amb. Ogah Okwoche, Ekah Onoja, Adeyi Ameh, Augustine Alechenu, Odeh Attah, Sen Godwin Okpe, etc., laid a foundation for collective growth and national relevance. Their vision extended far beyond infrastructure; it encompassed education, healthcare, and a legacy of integrity and service that elevated the Idoma people onto the world stage.

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It is with immense pleasure that I extol the virtues of my esteemed friend, brother, professional collaborator, spiritual confidant, and in-law, the incomparable Rex. This luminary is a multifaceted individual, whose variegated attributes and accomplishments have endeared him to the hearts of the populace of Benue South Senatorial District.

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Press Release

The Apa Legacy and Sustainability Scholarship Project is set to be unveiled on the 10th of this month at 1:00 pm, at the residence of Dr. David Olofu, GRA, Otukpo.

Founded by Hon. David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning and current Technical Adviser to the Governors Forum, this scholarship scheme aims to support underprivileged undergraduates from the nine local government areas of the Benue South Senatorial District.

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