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In a heartwarming show of people-power, two major groups from Zaki Biam, ANPIE Good Neighbours and the Kunav Youth/Women Development Association, stormed the office of Benue State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, on Friday to pledge total support for Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration and to celebrate the man they now call “our own.”
The women, led by President Tsavkase Esther, didn’t come empty-handed; they came with prayers, praise, and a clear message: Dr. Ashaver is a selfless humanitarian whose appointment as commissioner is a blessing to the entire Sankera axis. They thanked the governor for appointing “their son, husband, and uncle” to such a strategic position and begged Ashaver to remain focused on service while pushing for more women empowerment programs, better infrastructure, and inclusion in leadership.
The youth delegation, led by General Gideon Jor, was equally direct. They lamented the deteriorating security situation in Ukum, the collapsed roads and bridges that have crippled farming and trade, and appealed to Ashaver to work hand-in-glove with Governor Alia, whom they called “a brother,” to bring lasting solutions.
In response, a visibly moved Dr. Ashaver told them his life’s work has never been driven by politics but by grace and a desire to serve humanity. He gave special praise to Sankera federal constituency representative Prince Solomon Wombo for what he described as “exceptional loyalty” to the governor, and promised that both men will keep working to uplift the people and strengthen agribusiness across the state.
He dropped a big hint too: more support is coming for cooperative farmers through low-interest loans from the Bank of Agriculture, part of a deliberate plan to supercharge Benue’s agricultural value chain.
Accompanied by his team, Kachina Solomon, Linus Madugu, Barr. Sullah Kpor, Manasseh Ordue, and Hon. Aondo Aba, Ashaver ended with a passionate appeal for peace in Ukum, warning that continued unrest is scaring away development and destroying the future.
It was one of those rare moments when politics felt human again: mothers praying, youths hopeful, and a commissioner fighting tears while promising not to let his people down.
The message from Zaki Biam was loud and clear: Dr. Ashaver, you are not alone. Keep pushing. We’ve got your back.
