The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dr Dickson Akoh has described the Benue state governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia as an excellent prudent manager of scarce resources taking the state out of the economic woes.
Akoh noted that efforts by the governor in strengthening the security of lives and properties have been yielding positive outcome and pleaded with the well meaning people of the state to continue to identify with the governor.
In a congratulatory message to the governor on the occasion of his 58th Birthday, the Peace Corps boss charged the governor to remain steadfast in his service to humanity especially the people of Benue state.
Akoh who is the Oyachaba K’Idoma of Idoma land extended his heart-warm congratulations to the describing him as an empathetic leader with good intentions for the development of Benue State, which according to him is evidence in his distinct leadership approaches since inception into office barely one year ago.
The message he personally signed read in part “The developmental strides of His Excellency which is anchored on his 7-points Agenda is cristal clear across all sectors and spheres of human endeavour in the state.
“The efforts being made to bridge the infrastructural gap in Benue through massive construction of township and rural roads is very commendable. In recent time, Makurdi metropolis is wearing a new look of a true urban city.
“Governor Alia has shown to be a prudent Manager of scarce resources, driving from how judicious His Excellency has been able to manage public fund since coming into office as Governor. This has translated to prompt payment of workers salary and pension, gratuity including arrears.
“The all encompassing transformation and reshaping of the health and educational sectors and the massive human capital development of indigent Benue youth through opening up of industries is very laudable. The efforts in strengthening the security of lives and properties is equally yielding positive outcome”, he said..
Akoh who is an APC stalwart in Benue State wished the Governor a resounding happy birthday celebration and asked for divine strength wisdom for him as he continues to govern Benue State with a desire to take it to the promised land.