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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia

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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia

@HyacinthAlia

Official Handle of Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State.

Benue, Nigeria

Joined January 2020

Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Sep 8, 2024
Yesterday, I had the honor of welcoming Nigerian professional footballer Ahmed Musa to the Government House, Makurdi. Ahmed Musa, a distinguished athlete and true ambassador of Nigeria, presented me with his national team jersey, for which I am truly grateful.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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Dec 14, 2024
Today, we officially inaugurated 5,000 Gallant Officers of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, donated 100 new Hilux vehicles, and 600 Special Combatant motorcycles to our security agencies. We also unveiled the Operation "Anyam Nyor" Joint Security Task Force.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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May 15, 2025
Today, as I mark another year of my birth anniversary, I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming love, prayers, and well-wishes from the good people of Benue and beyond.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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Jun 25, 2025
Today, I paid a surprise visit to Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), at his Maitama residence in Abuja. It was a warm and insightful interaction marked by mutual respect, unity, and deep reflection on both state and national issues,
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Aug 16, 2025
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Jun 18, 2025
Today, we welcomed President Bola Tinubu, who visited to commiserate with us in the wake of the recent brutal attacks on innocent men, women, and children by armed herders in the Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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Apr 14, 2025
Today, we hosted the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) High-Level Interactive Investment Session, led by the Director General, Princess Zahra Mustapha-Audu, in Benue State, the Food Basket of the Nation.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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Jun 2, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the loss of 23 innocent lives; 12 in Apa and 11 in Gwer West LGAs, due to brutal and unprovoked attacks. These killings are unacceptable, and as your Governor, I will not sit idle while our communities are turned into killing fields.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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Jul 6, 2025
Yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I joined His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a high-level bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit. #BRICSSummit2025 #NigeriaBrazilRelations
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Nov 14, 2025
Today, I visited the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja to express my appreciation for his recent visit to Benue State and his renewed commitment to strengthening security collaboration with our state.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Dec 15, 2024
Watch the official inauguration of 5,000 gallant officers of the Benue Civil Protection Guards, donation of 100 Hilux vehicles & 600 special combatant motorcycles to security agencies, & the unveiling of the Operation 'Anyam Nyor' Joint Security Task Force, yesterday in Makurdi.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
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Jun 17, 2025
Yesterday, I had the honour of receiving the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, here in Benue State, in response to the recent wave of brutal attacks that have claimed the lives of innocent men, women, and children.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Jul 22, 2024
Today, I visited the State Secretariat as part of my ongoing plan to relocate my office there. During my visit, I took the opportunity to supervise the ongoing renovation work, ensuring that our facilities are being upgraded to meet the highest standards of functionality.
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Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia
@HyacinthAlia
Nov 19, 2024
I am delighted to announce the approval of a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for the workers of Benue State. This decision comes after thorough discussions with organized labour to better address the concerns of our workers.
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