Governor Hycenth Alia of Benue State today addressed a jubilant crowd at Tito Gate, Makurdi, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining security and the well-being of the state’s residents. Amidst rising concerns about insecurity, Governor Alia highlighted the importance of collective responsibility and condemned those inciting unrest.

“We are in government, and I don’t want anything that will jeopardize the security of Benue State,” Governor Alia declared, issuing a stern warning to troublemakers: “We are not tolerating any nonsense from any group or individual.”

Governor Alia emphasized his administration’s efforts to address the influx of armed herders, stating, “We have held meetings with every group. They are now leaving to where they came from.”

He urged the public to maintain peace and report any suspicious activity, stating, “I want the state to remain very calm. If you see something close to trouble or insecurity, say something.”

Chanting, “No Alia! No Benue!” the crowd expressed satisfaction with the governor’s leadership style, a departure from the old order. “Alia’s leadership style is bottom-up,” one youth stated. “This is the first time in years that people are feeling the impact of good governance.”