By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Benue State on an official visit, where she was warmly received at the Makurdi Airport by Governor Hyacinth Alia and other top government functionaries.
The visit is part of a high-profile programme to commission several major road infrastructure projects executed by the Benue State Government under Governor Alia’s administration over the past three years.
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The projects are seen as key components of the state government’s aggressive push to rehabilitate dilapidated roads, ease transportation bottlenecks, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic activities in both urban and rural communities.
Governor Hyacinth Alia, while welcoming the First Lady, expressed profound appreciation for her visit, describing it as a strong demonstration of the cordial working relationship and partnership between the federal and state governments in advancing infrastructure development and improving the quality of life of Nigerians.
“This visit by the First Lady is not just symbolic; it underscores the federal government’s support for the developmental strides we are making in Benue State,” Governor Alia said.
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The commissioning ceremony is expected to attract prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, critical stakeholders, and thousands of residents from across Benue State.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s presence in the state also comes at a time when the Benue government is intensifying efforts to showcase tangible infrastructure achievements since assuming office in 2023. The projects being commissioned are expected to significantly boost connectivity, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, and open up new economic corridors in the food basket state.
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Political observers view the visit as a strategic endorsement of Governor Alia’s performance, especially as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum.
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