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From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has inaugurated the 10th Benue State House of Assembly with a charge on members to carry out their duties effectively and positively as agents of hope and change impact on the lives of citizens.
Alia also charged the new legislators to collaborate with the Executive arm of government in order to deliver the much-expected dividends of democracy to the Benue people.
The governor however assured the lawmakers of his administration’s support at all times and solicited constructive engagements and support from the legislature and judicial arms of government to enable them to actualise set goals.
He urged the new legislators to be exemplary in their conduct, stressing that the Benue society has placed so many expectations hence the need to deliver.
According to the Governor, “The legislature not only gives the people a voice in affairs of government but provides the bedrock for the rule of law, equity and justice to reign in the polity.
“Due to the big role the legislature plays side by side with the judiciary and the Executive arm of government, we are fully prepared to respect the sanctity of the doctrine of the separation of powers under a democracy.”
Alia, who pledged not to interfere with the internal affairs of the legislature, especially in the election of its leaders, said “We are prepared to meaningfully work with those who you choose to lead the House.”
He however, advised members to choose from among themselves those that they will always be proud of their leadership qualities, adding “We will support the House with the training and retraining of staff of members of the House.”
He pledged that the Executive arm of government will work in harmony with the legislature and the judiciary to ensure effective service delivery to the people who are expecting so much from them.
While he congratulated all members, Alia told them “You are elected as agents of hope and change and I believe that this will always guide every one of your steps in the legislative business, oversight functions and all their actions.”
At the time of filing this report, the House was setting modalities towards the election of leaders and key principal officers.
Speaking, the Clark of the House, Barr. Igbawuese Nule, also congratulated the members, both new and returning, for their victories and welcomed the new members to the House.
