Alia's $5bn Investment Plan to Transform Benue State

On 14 September 2026, the Benue State Government, through Chief Press Secretary Sir Tersoo Kula, announced that Governor Hyacinth Alia will rely on his achievements in infrastructure development and investment for the 2027 election, rather than engaging in disputes with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kula highlighted a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hudson Global Ltd for a proposed $5 billion investment, indicating increased investor confidence in Benue under Alia's leadership.

He emphasized the administration's focus on governance, accountability, and transparency, contrasting it with the previous administration of Samuel Ortom, which he accused of leaving unpaid salaries and a significant internally displaced persons crisis. Kula pointed out that Alia's administration has made strides in road construction, regular salary payments, and the establishment of the Food Basket Bakery, which he claims cannot be overshadowed by political attacks.