“This is a significant milestone in our collective quest for a safer and more secure Nigeria,” he said.
The Benue government says it has made access to quality healthcare services one of its top priorities.
The appointment followed the death of the former HoS, Agbogbo Ode.
Mr Alia described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.
He said his administration inherited enormous challenges, including decayed infrastructure, unpaid salaries and pensions and insecurity.
Mr Alia wished all the party’s candidates success, as preparations begin for the 2027 general elections.
Mr Alia explained that the president won in all the 23 local government areas of the state.
The lawmakers lost to candidates believed to be loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia.
He said the issues would be addressed at a stakeholders’ meeting scheduled for Sunday.
The governor explained that 17 persons were initially abducted, but two escaped separately.
