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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Former aide to the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, on International Investment, Mr Alex Adingi, has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representativesq seat to represent Buruku Federal Constituency.
Adingi, who made the declaration while briefing newsmen in Makurdi on Monday, emphasized that Buruku Local Government has lagged behind in development and pledged to change the story.
He highlighted his plans for the Constituency including boosting its economy through large-scale cultivation of hybrid palm trees, positioning Buruku as a leader in palm oil production not only in Benue but across Nigeria.
He disclosed ongoing discussions with Chinese partners to equip schools in Buruku’s four wards with modern laboratory equipment and to establish scholarship opportunities for students to further their education in China.
In addition, he said he is currently training 5,000 youths in digital skills, aimed at empowering them and reducing social vices.
Adingi said his ambition is not driven by personal luxury but by a desire to build a lasting legacy.
He said “I am not interested in building mansions or buying flashy cars. My focus is on developing my people.”
He also noted that zoning arrangements favour his candidacy, and he has captured the aspirations of his constituents.
He pledged that his leadership will ensure empowerment, wealth creation, and a brighter future for Buruku, recalling that during his tenure as Advisor to the governor, he was instrumental in attracting foreign investors to the state.
He said he spearheaded an exchange programme with a province in China, which has already delivered tangible results, and organized the first-ever Benue International Investment Summit adding that his efforts contributed to improving the ease of doing business in the state, a key factor for foreign investment.
He pledged that this experience and much more would be brought to bare when he clinches the position and urger his people to support him.
Adingi also donated some improved palm tree seedlings to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Benue council.
Mr Adingi speaking during the briefing
