May 29: Ortom hands over to Alia

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Benue State Governor has handed over to Governorelect Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia.

The handing over took place on Sunday at the banquet hall of the Government House.

Governor Ortom told Fr. Alia that the hand over contain structure and summary of his 8 years administration as gov of the State, adding that the note contained in in details sectoral, ministries and agencies key program implemented by my administration.

He explained that the documents are in 3 Volumes with briefs from ministries, Departments and Agency,MDAs containing policy document of the State develiopment plan from 2016 on which his government was anchored.

According to him, highlights of total incomes that accrued for 8 years from all sources is put at 734.9 billion naira as at 30th April 2023, adding that the expenditure is 735.6 while the total indebtedness is 187.7 billion naira .

“The debt profile seem high which is inclusive of pension but we took steps towards debt reduction in debt swap between State that brought it to 71.6 billion”.

“The reduction came from inflow backlog of accumulated stamp debt 48 bilion, maintaining that 42 billion bailout find and 20 infrastructure development fund is owed the State from the Federal Government”, Ortom said.

In a short response, governorelect Alia appreciated the Governor for his service to his fatherland.