Says Implementation takes effect January 1st, 2024

Friday, December 29th, 2023

Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has signed into law the state’s 2024 Budget .

Performing the ceremony at the Old Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House on Friday, December 29th, 2023, the governor described the occasion as a significant step towards the progress and prosperity of Benue State.

Christened "the budget for infrastructural development, job creation, and poverty alleviation," Governor Alia explained that the budget has an aggregated financing to the sum of 225.7 Billion naira.

According to the governor, out of the total aggregated financing sum , there is a recurrent expenditure of 110. 5 Billion, representing 48.9% of the total budget, while the Capital head stands at 115. 2 Billion naira, representing 51.1% of the total 2024 budget, adding further that the deficit financing of the budget stands at 34. 6 Billion naira only, representing 15.3% of the total 2024 budget.

He said the budget will serve as a roadmap which will chart the course for a future where Benue communities will thrive, with the economy flourishing and the citizens of the state enjoying an improved quality of life.

Citing examples of critical areas covered in the budget, Governor Alia said the administration is going to invest significantly in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other vital infrastructure, adding that job seekers and entrepreneurs will also smile.

“This budget is a beacon of hope for job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs. We understand the importance of job creation in fostering a dynamic and resilient economy. By allocating resources to various sectors, we aim to stimulate economic activities that will, in turn generate employment opportunities. Whether through public works projects, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, Agriculture or investments in emerging industries, in which we are committed to creating a conducive environment for job growth. Poverty alleviation remains at the forefront of our agenda” he stated.

While appreciating the legislators for their tireless efforts at ensuring the Budget is passed into law, the governor called for the support of all Benue people, saying “together, we can build a future that is characterized by prosperity, inclusivity, and shared success.”

The signing of the Budget comes a day after the Benue State House of Assembly had passed the bill presented by the Governor a few weeks to the Assembly.

Prominent amongst those in attendance during the signing include the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Austin Agada, the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, F.B. Mnyim, Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Michael Oglegba, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Paul Biam, Director General of the Benue State Planning Commission, Dr. Jerome Andohol amongst several other top government functionaries.

Sir Tersoo Kula (MNIPR),
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State

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Wishing my governor all the best


He must not fail us, I believe in him being a Catholic priest.

Benue state will be great again, No more killings, No more crying

They are quick to sign budget, but when law court convict a criminal/kidnapper they wouldn't sign.

“the budget for infrastructural development, job creation, and poverty alleviation,"


Make wuna hold am accountable.

I think he is one of the best performing governors so far.

DDIA:
I think he is one of the best performing governors so far.

why una jst like to dey lie like dis... Like wetin una dey gain?

Good one. Igbos love you padre

God1000:
Wishing my governor all the best


He must not fail us, I believe in him being a Catholic priest.

Benue state will be great again

He started on a good note. Let's hope he continues on this path.

Benue is too backyard

With recurrent expenditure almost 50% , I don't have high hopes for the state development.
Obviously, there are lots of irrelevant civil servant positions needing financing.

Abia state budget will continue to beat every budget out there with 84% of the budget being alloted to capital expenditure, this will yield profits that will be used to finance the loans .
Only 16% is for recurrent expenditure, now that's a good one.

Judolisco:
why una jst like to dey lie like dis... Like wetin una dey gain?

The truth the pain you?

Amex2018:


He started on a good note. Let's hope he continues on this path.

Benue is too backyard

Yes, he's very proactive in the area of security as well

Judolisco:
why una jst like to dey lie like dis... Like wetin una dey gain?

This shows that u lack knowledge of the happenings in the country in recent times. Go and do ur facts finding, u definitely will be ashamed of urself for ever making this reckless statement that lacks merit.

Tbh Benue is one of the states that haven't really being fortunate to have good leaders, from Akume to suswan to Ortom .... It's been the same form of calamity and incompetence.... I hope the father proves us wrong

I wish myself and my state success.


We are expecting much from Alia

Charli3benkz:

This shows that u lack knowledge of the happenings in the country in recent times. Go and do ur facts finding, u definitely will be ashamed of urself for ever making this reckless statement that lacks merit.

jst list some of his achievements.. No need for 2 much talks or comments....

DDIA:
I think he is one of the best performing governors so far.

it is Abia state, Alex Oti, I never seen nor heard anything from this Benue Man,

See name

Ameduedwin:
it is Abia state, Alex Oti, I never seen nor heard anything from this Benue Man,

How do you want to see when you are stagnant in one region? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[quote author=Ameduedwin post=127701583] It is Abia state, Alex Oti, I have never seen nor heard anything from this Benue Man, [/q okuote]

He is a silent achiever. Dude has completed 5 out of the sixteen roads he has awarded. He is nicknamed Mr 25th for his prompt salary payment. All the pensioners in the water are smiling every month something uncommon in the state. Ortom called all the pensioners dead people and never cared to pay them their pensions.

To every average Benue indigene father is like the redeemer who has come to redeem the state from its history of bad leaders. Just help us commit him in your prayers so that he will not deviate from the path he has taken this far.

As una Govo be Catholic priest, who come be una First Lady

God1000:
Wishing my governor all the best


He must not fail us, I believe in him being a Catholic priest.

Benue state will be great again, No more killings, No more crying

Judolisco:
jst list some of his achievements.. No need for 2 much talks or comments....

Looks like this one is one of the stakeholders in the state.

Cry me river Benue, wailing Wailers.

JayPeeOham:


As una Govo be Catholic priest, who come be una First Lady

The office is useless and unconstitutional. Na who first Lady epp?

InyinyaAgbaOku:
With recurrent expenditure almost 50% , I don't have high hopes for the state development.
Obviously, there are lots of irrelevant civil servant positions needing financing.

Abia state budget will continue to beat every budget out there with 84% of the budget being alloted to capital expenditure, this will yield profits that will be used to finance the loans .
Only 16% is for recurrent expenditure, now that's a good one.

...Abia state is working hard to plunge the state into a future of hardship by borrowing 84% of its budget.

The women of course

Toktee:
The office is useless and unconstitutional. Na who first Lady epp?

Zeewirld:
...Abia state is working hard to plunge the state into a future of hardship by borrowing 84% of its budget.

Spending it on capital projects is rather an investment