Governor Reverend Hyacinth Alia of Benue State met with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the presidential villa, where he urged the Federal Government to give top priority to the development of the agriculture sector in order to achieve food security in Nigeria.

Speaking to State House Correspondents, Governor Alia emphasized the need for Vice President Shettima’s support to Benue State, known as the nation’s food basket, to enhance food production at both the state and national levels….CONTINUE READING

He highlighted the alarming food insecurity situation in Nigeria, as nearly 25 million Nigerians are at risk of facing hunger, according to the United Nations’ supported food and nutrition analysis published this year.

Governor Alia also expressed his pleasure with the emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as the new national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He praised Ganduje as a patriot who will aid President Bola Tinubu in unifying Nigeria through the renewed hope agenda.

Alia expressed confidence in the new APC leadership, expecting them to bring positive change and fulfill the nation’s expectations.