GOVERNOR ALIA PRESENTS 2024 BUDGET TO THE STATE ASSEMBLY

…Focused on Development, Job Creation, and Poverty Alleviation

Benue State, Nigeria - December 8, 2023

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, delivered a compelling budget presentation to the State Assembly on Friday, 8th December, 2023, outlining the key pillars of the 2024 fiscal plan.

Titled "Budget of Infrastructure Development, Job Creation, and Poverty Alleviation," the proposed budget reflects his administration's steadfast commitment to fostering economic growth and social progress across the state.

The Governor's resounding speech during the presentation highlighted the core priorities and financial allocation aimed at steering Benue State towards a trajectory of robust growth and enhanced societal well-being.

The budget's total outlay amounts to an impressive ₦225.73 billion, meticulously distributed across various crucial sectors to drive sustainable progress.

The governor emphasized the paramount importance of education, assigning ₦33.86 billion, representing 15% of the budget, towards fostering a more robust educational infrastructure.

Health, another cornerstone of development, received a matching allocation of ₦33.88 billion, accounting for 15.01% of the budget, aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and quality.

A significant focus was directed towards the agricultural sector, with an allocation of ₦28.26 billion (12.52% of the budget), envisioning agricultural development as a key catalyst for economic growth and food security within the state.

Furthermore, Governor Alia's strategic approach to reinforcing the rule of law and justice was evident in the allocation of ₦12.93 billion (5.73% of the budget) to support the legal system.

Security, a pivotal concern in sustaining stability, was allocated ₦10.81 billion (4.79% of the budget) to fortify efforts in ensuring safety and peace across the state.

With an eye on enhancing infrastructural development, an impressive ₦80.73 billion (35.77% of the budget) was earmarked to bolster the state's foundational structures.

Additionally, social welfare initiatives received ₦7.77 billion (3.44% of the budget) to aid vulnerable populations, while commerce was allocated ₦4.15 billion (1.84% of the budget) to bolster economic activities.

The remaining ₦13.33 billion (5.90% of the budget) was apportioned to various other critical sectors, demonstrating Governor Alia's holistic approach to comprehensive development.

This proposed budget, with its multi-dimensional approach, reflects Governor Alia's unwavering commitment to fostering a prosperous, inclusive, and equitable society in Benue State.

The deliberate allocation across diverse sectors signals a conscious effort towards sustainable development, job creation, and poverty eradication for socio-economic advancement, aiming to position Benue State as a model for inclusive growth and prosperity.

The budget is set to undergo deliberations and scrutiny by the Honorable Members of the State Assembly, marking the initial step toward the realization of Governor Alia's visionary agenda and strategic development plan for a greater Benue.

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Budget of what? what & what? No security? Anyway, they're so much inlove with APC.

Abeg na Benue State House of Assembly be dis abi na town Hall meeting room so poor why na..

It's not about presenting, will it be implemented to the later?

The most important part of election politics in Nigeria: the budget. Bullion vans ready to be unleashed

Apc is a curse to Nigeria

Is that the state assembly chamber?

This chamber is not befitting for a state like Benue.

The benue assembly complex is undergoing renovation.

Simpleshafee:
This chamber is not befitting for a state like Benue.

The state assembly complex is undergoing massive renovation and upgrade, they’re using the New Banquet Hall in Government House at the moment

Freestyl:



The state assembly complex is undergoing massive renovation and upgrade, they’re using the New Banquet Hall in Government House at the moment

I thought as much...




But why must they use the State's banquet hall, can't they at least act a little independent?

Padre, another werey in disguise

Ekpenuwa:
Abeg na Benue State House of Assembly be dis abi na town Hall meeting room so poor why na..

It's a town hall different from balablue, blueblue, bulaba, shedi balabala!

ibo will begin hate pastor alia now

Wishing him all the best

Very good, everybody is just presenting embezzlement budget.

Khyrvxjzy:
ibo will begin hate pastor alia now

Normal

Nyamírí and bitterleaf mind na 5 and 6

APC fielded a Rev Father. Contrary to the propaganda of the children of hate

Ekpenuwa:
Abeg na Benue State House of Assembly be dis abi na town Hall meeting room so poor why na..

a town hall, different....

This state needs good touches, being the food basket of the nation

The state house of assembly isn't up to standard

cadmanspize:
Budget of what? what & what? No security? Anyway, they're so much inlove with APC.

Security, a pivotal concern in sustaining stability, was allocated ₦10.81 billion (4.79% of the budget) to fortify efforts in ensuring safety and peace across the state.




What next?

It is not even befitting for a local government how much more a state government

Simpleshafee:
This chamber is not befitting for a state like Benue.

Manchester United are fond of celebrating a single win for too long that end up losing 2 to 4 next games.

Lessons: Do not rest on your laurel, keep pressing

State Assembly seats be like classroom. Benuejosh and Omenkà no go see how their house of assembly interior be like classroom

Town hall meeting different from?

Ekpenuwa:
Abeg na Benue State House of Assembly be dis abi na town Hall meeting room so poor why na..

Fr Alia is blessed.
Include me in your govt padre.

How many billions for eradication of prostitution?

Benue girls are spoiling Benue dignity and gravity

Ekpenuwa:
Abeg na Benue State House of Assembly be dis abi na town Hall meeting room so poor why na..

what has the ones that have been sitting in palatial houses of assembly achieved for Nigerians?

Visit the house of Commons in the U.K and see what a moderate and jam-packed house achieves for the British people.

Wastage is not a sign of intelligence and a guarantee that good laws will be made to help the people