THE GOVERNMENT OF REV. FR. ALIA HAS NOT BORROWED ANY MONEY SINCE INAUGURATION IN MAY 2023.


We read a report in the Punch Newspaper of Sunday, March 31st, 2024, wherein the reporter alleged that, 13 new State Governors, including Benue, collectively borrowed N226.8bn from both domestic and external financiers, between the period of June and December, 2023.

The analysis according to the reporter, is based on the latest sub-national debt reports released by the Debts Management Office (DMO).

We want to state emphatically that, the government of Rev.Fr. Alia has not borrowed any money from either Domestic or External sources.

All debts mentioned in the said report were incurred before the Governor Hyacinth Alia led administration took over on May 29th, 2023.

Let it be known that the government of Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia is skeptical of borrowings, and will only do so when and if it becomes necessary and it is in the interest of the Benue people, especially to fund critical projects.

We challenge the Punch Newspaper reporter to be more investigative in his reports, providing accurate facts, which is a key component of journalism practice.
Sir Tersoo Kula (MNIPR),
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.

phylshan:
One wonders why the Punch had to include Benue State in the list, and why they end made Benue number one on the list when the State has not taken any loan since assumption of office.

Umueme:
Ok

Seems this current crop of governors are against borrowing. Nice one. From Abia to Anambra and Benue. That is the way to go. Except stealing and corruption, money taxed on public transporters in a single day in individual states is alone to initiate worthwhile projects for the betterment of the masses. But no, watch them loot them dry. Wicked politicians

ivolt:

Don't be deceived.
None of the governors are against borrowing and they will all borrow in the end.

As to tax from public transporters being substantial, that seems like a joke to me.
It is war collecting such paltry tax in the first place.

Umueme:

I had Aba in mind saying that. There are more than 10,000 tricycle operators in Aba last time I checked. The pay more than 100 naira daily. This is more than 10m in a day. I have not included buses, trailers and tankers. Are they're are bountiful in Aba. Now imagine igr from companies like Gzi, glass force etc. Govts should have to borrow only to implement major projects.
This is my personal opinion though

Jones4190:
Alia is far better than otti, everything is working in Benue state

Lionize:


1m, not 10m.

phylshan:
One wonders why the Punch had to include Benue State in the list, and why they end made Benue number one on the list when the State has not taken any loan since assumption of office.

SoNature:


Stop rushing to comment if you cannot read the article. If you cannot read an article before sharing your thoughts on it, you have no locus standi to expect others to read your comment.