The Benue State Tinubu/Alia Campaign Council has congratulated Gov Hyacinth Alia on his award as The Sun Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2026.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday by the Director General of the campaign council, Citizen Richard Asema.
He described the recognition as a well-deserved honour which validates the governor’s commitment to good governance, institutional reforms and the transformation of Benue State.
Citizen Asema said: "The award is a national endorsement of Gov Alia’s purposeful leadership and the remarkable strides his administration has made in repositioning the state."
"The recognition, which came at the 24th edition of The Sun Awards in Lagos on Friday, November 13, 2026, is particularly significant because it reflected achievements that the people of Benue have witnessed and continued to appreciate."
He cited the employment of 9,700 primary school teachers, the establishment of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Vandeikya, the revival of moribund industries and the establishment of new factories through the Benue Investment and Property Company as the tangible accomplishments that distinguish the Alia administration.
Citizen Asema further said that the governor’s achievements must be appreciated against the background of the challenges he inherited, including salary arrears, abandoned projects, deteriorating public infrastructure and the plight of displaced persons.
He said the award represents more than an individual accomplishment, describing it as a huge win for the entire people of Benue, whose state is increasingly attracting national attention for governance, reforms and development under the Alia administration.
Citizen Asema also described the presentation of the All Progressives Congress flag to Governor Alia at the North Central Presidential Campaign Rally in Plateau State on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as another significant demonstration of the party’s confidence in his leadership and political standing.
"The two developments within 24 hours have further strengthened the case for continuity and provide compelling reasons for the people of Benue to support his re-election in 2027."
Citizen Asema called on the good people of Benue to sustain their support for Governor Alia, stressing that the progress recorded so far should be consolidated rather than interrupted.
"The task of rebuilding the state requires commitment, consistency and continuity.
"The Council is confident that a second term would provide the governor with the opportunity to deepen ongoing reforms, expand development initiatives that would provide even greater dividends of democracy to the people.”
The Director General of the Tinubu/Alia campaign council equally reaffirms its readiness to mobilize enough support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia, expressing optimism that the achievements of both administrations would inspire renewed confidence among voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor of the Year Award: Tinubu/Alia Campaign Council congratulates Gov Alia