The Benue State government has officially unveiled a comprehensive programme of activities to commemorate the second anniversary of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s administration.
The announcement was made public through a press release issued yesterday by the Media and Publicity Committee, with Dr. Mkor Aondona, the committee’s secretary, signing off on the details.
According to the release, the celebration will commence on the 28th of May, 2025, with a significant public colloquium and symposium dedicated to honoring Governor Hyacinth Alia’s leadership and achievements over the past two years.
The event is set to take place at the Main Auditorium of the College of Health Sciences at Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu University in Makurdi, the state capital. This symposium will revolve around the timely and thought-provoking theme: “Democracy and Governance: Towards Addressing the Persistent Contemporary Challenges of Sustainable Development in Benue State.”
The symposium aims to provide a platform for intellectual discourse and engagement among scholars, policymakers, civil society leaders, and stakeholders. It will focus on evaluating the current state of democracy and governance in Benue State, exploring the challenges hindering sustainable development, and discussing actionable strategies to overcome these obstacles.
The event reflects the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and participatory governance, as well as its dedication to fostering sustainable growth and development within the state.
Following this academic and reflective gathering, the state will continue its celebrations on the 29th of May, 2026, with a grand finale event at the iconic IBB Square in Makurdi.
The release urges all citizens and well-wishers to converge at this central location, promising a vibrant and memorable culmination of the anniversary activities. The gathering will serve as a festive occasion to celebrate the milestones and progress achieved under Governor Alia’s leadership, reinforcing a shared vision for a prosperous and peaceful Benue State.
This two-day programme not only commemorates the significant achievements of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration but also underscores the state government’s ongoing efforts to engage with the public and stakeholders in meaningful dialogue and celebration.