Independence: Benue unveils 100 buses, N50, 000 for each market woman
The Benue State Governor, Rev. Hyacinth Alia, says the state government has procured 100 buses for use by Benue Links, the state-owned transport company, to provide affordable transportation across the state.
The governor, in a statewide broadcast on radio and television to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday, said money has been set aside to support market women.
He explained that these were some the interventions to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal.
Alia said he was aware of the suffering of the people and assured them that their sacrifices would not be in vain.
“Our good people of Benue, I share the pains most of you are going through, and I assure you that your resilience and patience would not be in vain.
“As this administration continues to reposition, as well as strengthen our institutions for good governance, I want to assure you that succour is on the way.
“In the meantime, we have purchased 100 buses to be handed over soon to Benue Links, the state-owned transport company, to provide affordable transportation to the public.
“In addition, plans are underway to distribute N50,000 each, to market women across the state, to enhance their petty trade businesses,” he added.
The governor also spoke on the security challenges in the state, and assured that measures were being taken to restore normalcy to all parts of Benue.
He solicited the support and understanding of the public as the government strive to transform the state.
“Our lofty visions, policies and strategies for good governance cannot be achieved in a society bereft of security of lives and property.
“No society thrives in the face of wanton killings, kidnapping, banditry, communal conflicts, and so forth,” he reminded the people of the state.
On the independent anniversary, Alia said it was “a moment for us to salute our heroes,” who through valour, sacrifice and cohesive nationalistic onslaught actualised the country’s political freedom.
“It is important to thank the Almighty God for preserving us amidst several storms, some of which at some point within the last 63 years, threatened our very own existence as a country.
“While we reflect in retrospect, it is equally pertinent for us to examine where we are, and look to the brighter future that lies ahead of us, especially in a state like ours that possesses all the potentials of peaking us in the comity of states,” the governor emphasised.
