Gov Alia Is The Chief Security Officer Of Benue State And Knew Exactly What He Said About Killings In Benue

By Terfa Naswem 

Security Reporter/Intelligence Analyst 

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on Friday, 6th June, 2025 in an exclusive interview on Channels Television accused some politicians in Abuja for being responsible for some of the killings going on in the state.

He said some top politicians in the National Assembly, and Abuja are harbouring and feeding terrorists in the bush to execute the daily killings in the state. They also buy weapons for the bandits to carry out the attacks for their selfish interests.

Neophytes in politics and those who have held onto their obdurate hypocrisy criticized the governor for saying such on Channels TV. What these groups of people fail to understand is that Gov. Alia is the Chief Security Officer of Benue State. He receives intelligence reports from Department of State Services (DSS), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigeria police and other intelligence agencies on activities of terrorists and criminals including their sponsors and other related information concerning the state.

These agencies gather information through various means like human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), imagery intelligence (IMINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT).

Actionable intelligence reports and assessments are produced from intelligence analysis and are shared with Gov. Alia, relevant stakeholders including military commanders, policymakers, and other intelligence agencies.

The intelligence reports have threat assessment which identifies and evaluates potential threats to Benue State and its allies.

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives even broader intelligence reports which covers the entire Nigeria and he knows exactly what is going on in Benue State. That's why when state of emergency mongers were consistently calling on Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Benue, he gave deaf ears to their calls because he knows that the attacks in Benue are coming from multidimensional fronts with various interests, one which is for state of emergency to be declared to dislodge Gov. Alia for their nefarious and diabolical schemes.

We are all patiently waiting to see how events unfold in the coming weeks regarding exposing some of those behind the killings and mayhem in Benue State.

Aondoakaa Congratulates Benue State LGC Chairmen On Their Victory At The Appeal Court Abuja

...Charges them to Execute the Fr Alia's Blue print of Local Government "workable administrative framework" at the grassroots.

The Special Adviser, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Denen Aondoakaa, heartily congratulates the Twenty Three  Local Government Chairmen and councilors of Benue State on their resounding victory at the Election Appeal Tribunal held in Abuja.

Hon Aondoakaa commends the Benue State Judiciary for its transparency, objectivity, and steadfast commitment to the rule of law. He acknowledges the rigorous scrutiny of petitions by the Tribunal, which has ultimately upheld the will of the people and strengthened the foundations of democracy.

He describes the final judgment in favor of the elected Chairmen as a significant step toward restoring and stabilizing good governance at the grassroots, now free from the distractions of protracted legal battles.

The Special Adviser also extends warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Reverend Father Dr  Hyacinth Iormem Alia, and the entire All Progressives Congress (APC) family under the leadership of it's chairman, Benjamin Omale for this well deserved victory.

Hon Aondoakaa urges all Local Government Chairmen to remain committed to their responsibilities and to justify the confidence reposed in them by both the people and the judiciary. 

As head of the Bureau, he reaffirms his unwavering support for the councils and pledges to stand by them as they work to deliver on their mandates.

Congratulations to all Chairmen on this well earned triumph.

Signed:

Hon Denen Aondoakaa

Special Adviser, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Governor Alia Calls Youth To Purpose, Salutes The Life Of A Respected Traditional Chief

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia , has appealed to young people across the state to take up agriculture and establish cooperative societies, as part of efforts by his administration to support them in achieving commercial-scale farming and improved economic productivity.

The governor made this call on Saturday during his tribute at the funeral of the Late Ter Kyôôr, Chief Thomas Jam Gbinde. He advised youths to steer clear of social vices and instead turn their energy towards agricultural ventures. Governor Alia emphasized that his administration has already distributed tractors to local government areas to support farming activities and disclosed plans to provide farmers with free herbicides and fertilizers to further boost agricultural yields across the state.

Offering his condolences to the Tiv Traditional Council and the bereaved family, the governor encouraged them to seek solace in God, expressing hope that the late Chief Gbinde’s good deeds have earned him eternal peace in the bosom of the Lord.

In their remarks, the President General of Mzough u Tiv, retired Commissioner of Police Iorbee Ihyagh, and Professor Mrs. Hembadoon Ayatse, wife of the Tor Tiv, extended their sympathies to the bereaved family. CP Ihyagh urged the governor to intensify efforts in addressing the security challenges confronting the state so that farmers can safely return to their fields. He also appealed to the political class in Benue to refrain from divisive politics and the politicization of security issues.

Professor Mrs. Ayatse, in her remarks, commended Governor Alia’s ongoing initiatives to curb insecurity and encouraged Tiv women to become members of the "Kasev Tiv Bam Multipurpose Cooperative," which, she noted, is already providing loans to women to support their businesses and livelihoods.

Representing the Tor Tiv and Chairman of the Benue State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, the Tor Kwande, Chief Ambrose Iortyer, and the Tor Jechira, Chief Edward Ujege, both praised the life and legacy of the late Ter Kyôôr. They called on the Tiv nation to unite and rise in defense of their ancestral land.

The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Dr. Barnabas Gemade, alongside retired Brigadier General Atom Kpera, also expressed gratitude to the state government and the multitude of mourners who gathered to honor the memory of Chief Gbinde. They offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the late monarch’s soul.

Kehe Hon ,

Information Officer,

Government House Makurdi.

31/05/2025

Photo credit Lanshima Ephraim

Igbogo Congratulates Gov. Alia On His Two Years Anniversary In Office

... Says his remarkable achievements have made significant impact

By Terfa Naswem

Engr. Japheth Terlumum Igbogo congratulates the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on his two years anniversary in office.

Noting the fact that his remarkable achievements have made significant impact on the people of Benue State, Igbogo commends Alia for being resolute in repositioning Benue State on the trajectory of people-oriented governance to foster rapid development.

He encourages Gov. Alia to continue to stand firm for the overall interest of the people of Benue State and not a selected few since the people are yearning for more to be achieved due to the enormous infrastructural and socioeconomic deficits the state has been into for decades.

He prays God to grant him the grace, ability and protection he needs achieve to unimaginably for Benue.