Alia congratulates new Benue Assembly Speaker

‎Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has congratulated the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Alfred Emberga, on his election.

Emberga, representing Makurdi North State Constituency, was unanimously elected on Sunday as the speaker by members of the assembly.

Emberga’s election followed the resignation of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh, on the same day.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, in a statment on Monday in Makurdi, indicated that Governor Alia commended the swift process that led to the emergence of the new speaker, adding that it showed the lawmakers’ commitment and ability to uphold democratic values.

He expressed confidence that under Emberga’s leadership, the assembly would continue to enact laws and policies that would benefit the people of the state.

The governor urged the legislature to maintain a strong and cordial relationship with the executive and judiciary arms.

“It is only through collaboration and cooperation that the state can achieve sustainable development and deliver dividends of democracy that will reach every citizen,” he said.

Alia also appreciated Dajoh for his contributions as the leader of the state legislature over the last two years.

He assured the newly-elected speaker, and assembly members of his unwavering support and commitment for the overall good of Benue. (NAN)