Gov Alia Enrols 5,883 IDPs In Health Insurance Scheme

Benue State government says Governor Hyacinth Alia administration is making significant strides in its recovery efforts for victims of the 2025 Yelewata attacks.

The government said the administration is combining immediate humanitarian support with a structured resettlement programme aimed at restoring stability, dignity and livelihoods to affected families.

The technical adviser to the Governor  on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Chief Solomon Iorpev, in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday, said the resettlement programme focuses on returning families to their ancestral lands, with 5,883 internally displaced persons (IDPs) enrolled in the Benue State Health Insurance Scheme.

He said the new medical and sanitation facilities were under construction to improve public health and protect against diseases like lassa fever.

Iorpev said as part of its urgent relief measures, the government has disbursed N56 million in direct cash aid to 1,000 verified households, providing N50,000 each to support families in meeting essential needs such as food, medicine, and small-scale trade.

“A specialized technical committee was deployed to verify beneficiaries and ensure accountability, guaranteeing that every naira reaches its intended recipients.

“To support the resettlement efforts, the administration is building 60 new two-bedroom homes and classroom blocks in Yelewata, replacing overcrowded camps with structured communities. So far, 53 out of the 60 have reached lintel level. These coordinated measures demonstrate Governor Alia’s commitment to establishing Benue as a national benchmark for humane, data-driven resettlement and sustainable community recovery.

“Through these initiatives, the Benue State Government is working towards restoring stability, dignity, and livelihoods to affected families, and promoting a brighter future for the people of Yelewata and the state as a whole,” the statement said.