Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has warned the Benue people to desist from politicizing the plight of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Governor Alia in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, said the plight of the IDPs should be the concern of all Benue people.
He said: “The plight of the IDPs is not a matter to be politicized. It requires collective action, constructive dialogue, and genuine concern for the welfare of the people. Those attempting to undermine the Governor’s efforts raise questions about their goodwill toward the IDPs and Benue at large.
The Governor, Kula noted remains resolute in his mission to deliver lasting solutions for the displaced and all citizens of Benue, saying the governor’s administration would not be distracted by naysayers but would continue to prioritize the safety, dignity, and development of every Benue citizen.
According to the statement, Governor Alia’s approach was rooted in a pragmatic and sustainable vision for the IDPs.
“His administration understands that true resettlement goes beyond empty rhetoric or political grandstanding. The Durable Solutions initiative is built on a foundation of dignity and security, ensuring that the IDPs are not just resettled but empowered to rebuild their lives.
“By providing better shelters, skills acquisition, and access to year-round farming, the Governor is laying the groundwork for a future where no Benue citizen will be left at the mercy of foreign monstrosities.
“The governor’s commitment to returning IDPs to their ancestral lands has never wavered.
“However, such a process requires careful planning and robust security measures. It would be reckless and irresponsible to rush these vulnerable people back to unsafe areas where their lives would once again be endangered.
“This administration is actively working with security agencies to reclaim and secure these communities.
The governor’s spokesman stated that those desperate to criticize every step by Gov. Alia’s administration should know better than to demand instant solutions to deep-rooted issues that were ignored for years by the previous government.
He, further, explained that most people troubling about most of these commentaries is the lack of acknowledgment of the governor’s goodwill toward the people of Benue. Rather than recognize the genuine efforts being made to uplift the IDPs, they choose to sow seeds of discord and disharmony.
