The Benue State Government has said that Governor Hyacinth Alia has chosen to lead the way for change, while not being oblivious to the fact that entrenched interests who were both comfortable and indifferent with periods of stagnation, decay, and institutional collapse will naturally feel uncomfortable with the emergence of a new Benue founded on transparency, accountability, and people-centred governance.

"This explains why desperate attempts being made daily through falsehoods, misinformation, and propaganda to distract the government and undermine the remarkable progress being recorded across our state are not coming as a surprise to us, and should not be to the good people of the state," the state said in a statement signed Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.

The state expressed joy that the people of Benue are witnesses to reality and can see the unprecedented interventions in road networks spanning the three geopolitical zones.

The state highlighted the massive investments in education through the renovation and construction of schools and resuscitation of the system with over 9,000 manpower, saying they can see improvements in healthcare infrastructure, housing, agriculture, security interventions, youth employment, civil service reforms, and the establishment of industries as well as revival of moribund state-owned enterprises.

"These are not promises; they are tangible achievements visible in our communities.

"Our sincere call to our people, therefore, is for them to keep supporting the governor and remain faithful, not to be swayed by those whose only agenda is to drag Benue back to an era that brought untold hardship and underdevelopment.

"Benue has departed Egypt. We must resist being persuaded to return to bondage. Our collective journey towards a prosperous, secure, and economically vibrant state must remain our shared commitment.

"We welcome and understand our people when they keep calling the Governor's attention to other decaying infrastructure in different sectors across the state. It is a confirmation that the challenges we inherited were enormous. A reasonable number of years of neglect had weakened institutions, eroded public confidence, and slowed development. In just three years, Governor Hyacinth Alia has worked tirelessly to restore hope, rebuild critical infrastructure, reposition government institutions, and lay a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

"We also acknowledged the fact that while much has been accomplished, there is still much more to be done.

"This has led to our sincere call on every Benue son and daughter, irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious affiliation, to remain steadfast in supporting this administration.

"Let us continue to pray for our governor, that God grants him wisdom, strength, and divine protection as he leads our state through this historic period of renewal.

"History has shown that great societies are built by citizens who choose hope over despair, truth over falsehood, and progress over regression.

"Therefore, as a people redirected, we must reject with all vehement divisive narratives and remain focused on the brighter future that is steadily unfolding before us.

"We must come together and protect the gains already made, support the ongoing reforms, and give our dear Governor the opportunity to consolidate on the solid foundation he has laid so that Benue can attain the greatness its people truly deserve," the state said.