Alia Urges Benue Youths To Shun Acts That Could Trigger Crisis

Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged youths in the state to embrace healthy habits and shun acts capable of causing public disorder and plunging the state into civil strife.

The governor gave the charge in a message to mark International Youth Day on Wednesday, noting that the voices of Benue youths play a significant role in shaping governance, digital transformation and development in the state and beyond.

Alia described Benue youths as vibrant and resilient, saying their greatest contribution to the state goes beyond its agricultural wealth.

“As the proud Food Basket of the Nation, Benue’s greatest harvest is not just from the soil, but in the boundless energy, creativity, and strength of her young people,” he said.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, the governor commended youths across different fields, including agriculture, technology, creative industries and sports.

“From the hardworking farmers and tech innovators, to the creatives and athletes, the diverse paths of Benue youths unite in a common aspiration for a greater future,” Alia said.

He urged the youths to continue rising above challenges with courage and unity, stressing that their voices carry the hope of a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Benue.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has advised youth to indulge in healthy habits and always strive to stay above acts that will bring public disorder and plunge the state into civil strife.

The Governor stated that the voices of Benue youths significantly contribute to shape governance, digital transformation, and progress across the state and beyond.

Alia who praised and glorified the youths of Benue State as the world marks International Youth Day, on Wednesday, described Benue youths as vibrant and resilient, “As the proud Food Basket of the Nation, Benue’s greatest harvest is not just from the soil, but in the boundless energy, creativity, and strength of her young people”

In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, Alia said, “From the hardworking farmers and tech innovators, to the creatives and athletes, the diverse paths of Benue youths unite in a common aspiration for a greater future”

The Governor however charged the youth of the state to keep rising above every challenge with courage and unity as their voices carry the hope of a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Benue on their shoulders.