Gov Alia Reopens School of Nursing, Promises to prioritise Health ,Agric, Education in the state
Emmanuel Onuh
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has announced the reopening of schools of nursing in the state for safer medical and health practices in the state.
He also said agricultural activities in the state were to be enhanced with micro and small grants.
This is contained in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula and made available to Journalist.
According to the statement, the Governor made the call at the Thanksgiving Service in his honour by his Jechira intermediate area, “Ityo i Jechira,” at St. Gabriel’s Parish, Iorkighir, Tse Agberagba, in Konshisha LGA of Benue.
According to him, the schools will be upgraded to degree and higher institutional levels for more knowledge to be acquired.
He said the Community Health Organisation would be reestablished and modernised to support hospitals for prompt medical services.
The governor also said the government will ensure these various institutions are made affordable and almost free for qualified citizens to get enrolled.
He decried the dearth of health facilities in the state, which has led to many deaths that would have been avoided.
He called on all health donors around the world to partner with the Benue State government to revamp the health sector.
He urged all, especially women in small businesses and farmers, to register with or form various cooperatives to enjoy all the schemes the government had in place.
This, he said, would curb food insecurity in the state.
Governor Alia also said his administration would promote science and technology.
“For the youth in the Jechira axis, current trends in sciences would be enhanced through sponsorships in various trainings and practices.
“We call on the youth to, as a matter of urgency, meet the deputy Governor after service for further actions.”
He said his administration would not relent in curbing issues of insecurity.
Gov. Alia also pleaded with all citizens to protect their communities by reporting all suspicious moves to the right authorities.
