Benue: Alia indicators 2025 price range into legislation, launches 10-year improvement plan
Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Tuesday, signed the 2025 price range into legislation.
At the transient occasion, the governor stated the signing into legislation of the price range marks a major milestone within the state’s improvement journey.
The price range, estimated at N550.112 billion, focuses on human capital improvement, meals safety, and the digital financial system.
The signing ceremony, held on the Benue State Government House in Makurdi, coincided with the launch of the state’s 10-year Development Plan, State Nutrition Policy, and State Social Protection Policy.
Governor Alia described the occasion as a pivotal second in his efforts to make sure a brighter, extra affluent future for the state.
“The budget provides a framework for expanding access to quality education, improving healthcare services, and fostering lifelong learning.
“It also allocates significant resources to the digital transformation of the economy, investing in digital infrastructure, internet access, and innovation hubs.
“Additionally, the budget addresses the growing challenges of malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related diseases through the State Nutrition Policy. The policy aims to ensure that Benue citizens, especially children, have access to nutritious, affordable, and safe food,” he stated.
The governor additionally launched the Social Protection Policy, designed to supply assist for probably the most susceptible members of the Benue society.
The coverage presents monetary help, healthcare, schooling, and job coaching alternatives, demonstrating the federal government’s dedication to defending each citizen.
He stated the social safety coverage is a testomony to the resolve of his authorities to guard each citizen, no matter their circumstances.
Governor Alia appreciated the Benue State House of Assembly for passing the Appropriation invoice into legislation and thanked the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for facilitating among the essential insurance policies.
He expressed confidence that the collective efforts will result in optimistic change and lasting prosperity within the state.
