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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing good governance to the people, not just to a few individuals who consider themselves as bigwigs. The governor made this statement while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday in Abuja. Alia said
I don’t serve bigwig but people of Benue – Gov Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing good governance to the people, not just to a few individuals who consider themselves as bigwigs.

The governor made this statement while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday in Abuja.

Alia said he was at the State House to brief the President on the affairs of Benue State, especially the security and ecological situation in the state.

The clergyman-turned-politician said the poor masses are the backbone of democracy, who elected him to serve them, not those who see themselves as power brokers in the state.

He further revealed that his government is focusing on empowering the people of Benue State, particularly the youths.

The governor noted that over 10,000 youths are being trained in digital skills, while some youths are being sponsored by the state government to China for skills acquisition.

“I serve the people. I don’t know who the bigwigs are. We must be in this seat with our consciences, and this is why I take the masses seriously. Being a servant leader makes the magic work. I have been out there; I know where it hurts them most. They should take it easy on themselves and the poor masses.

“We have sent a few youths to China to acquire skills to ensure that our young people are empowered and gain power. We do not have any reason to have food insecurity. We were slowed down by the insecurity that affected some LGAs, but we have picked up. We are hiring 9,700 trained, educated teachers next week into our education sector,” Governor Alia disclosed.

Speaking on the security situation in Benue State, he said relative peace is being enjoyed across all 23 local government areas, though there are a few skirmishes in 3 local governments.

The governor also denied allegations that he is imposing candidates on the electorate ahead of the October 5 Local Government election in Benue State.

I don’t serve bigwig but people of Benue – Gov Alia

The Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu and President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday traded tackles over the president’s trip from the United Kingdom, UK, to France. Shaibu informed Onanuga that the Federal Government is not a travel agency for Tinubu to globetrot. Tinubu had announced
FG not travel agency – Atiku’s aide, Onanuga trade tackles over Tinubu’s trip

The Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu and President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday traded tackles over the president’s trip from the United Kingdom, UK, to France.

Shaibu informed Onanuga that the Federal Government is not a travel agency for Tinubu to globetrot.

Tinubu had announced a 2-week vacation when he travelled to France recently, a decision that has generated heated controversy about the President abandoning the country in a time of all-around economic turmoil.

Onanuga said the President should not be disturbed from enjoying his “private time.”

According to Onanuga, “President Tinubu is on leave for two weeks. He is not restricted to the UK. It is his private time. He can go anywhere he so desires. He is still observing his leave”.

However, Shaibu lampooned Onanuga, describing his comments as insensitive in light of the present economic situation in the county.

Responding to Onanuga via a post on X, Shaibu wrote: “Onanuga Needs Help. The president is on vacation and can jet off to wherever his heart desires because apparently, leadership is like a Netflix subscription – you can pause it whenever you please.

“While Nigerians grapple with fuel price hikes, inflation, insecurity, and a crumbling economy, we’re told not to worry because, well, it’s his private time…this Onanuga of a ‘boy’ needs help”.

“It’s funny how the same office that demands sacrifices from citizens – tightening belts, paying more taxes, enduring hardships – suddenly becomes a playground of personal indulgence at the top.

“Public office isn’t a personal getaway; it’s a duty that requires being accountable 24/7, even on leave”.

He said Onanuga telling Nigerians that his principal can “go anywhere” reeks of indifference as if the citizens’ are nothing but some inconsequential afterthought.

He added: “Nigerians deserve leadership that matches the gravity of the challenges they face, not one that treats the presidency like a travel agency.”

FG not travel agency – Atiku’s aide, Onanuga trade tackles over Tinubu’s trip