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Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Thursday evening hosted a high-profile dinner for prominent media executives from Lagos and Abuja currently in the state as part of an ongoing media tour.
The event, held in Makurdi, provided an opportunity for the governor to engage directly with leading voices in Nigerian journalism and broadcasting, fostering stronger ties between the state government and the national media landscape.
During the gathering, Governor Alia welcomed the visitors, acknowledging their role in shaping public discourse and highlighting the importance of accurate and balanced reporting on governance, development initiatives, and the lived realities of Benue people. The dinner featured a relaxed atmosphere where discussions touched on the state’s ongoing transformation agenda, key achievements in infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, and security, as well as plans to attract investment and improve livelihoods.
The media tour, organised to give journalists firsthand exposure to projects and programmes across the state, has taken participants to various locations to witness progress in rural and urban areas. Governor Alia used the occasion to express appreciation for the media’s interest in Benue and encouraged continued coverage that reflects both challenges and successes.
Attendees included top editors, publishers, station managers, and senior correspondents from major media houses in Lagos and Abuja. The evening was marked by goodwill messages, photo sessions, and informal conversations that underscored the mutual desire for constructive partnership between the state and the press.
The dinner reflects the Alia administration’s deliberate effort to build open lines of communication with national media stakeholders, ensuring Benue’s story is told comprehensively and fairly on a wider platform.
