April 02, (THEWILL) – Governor Hyacinth Alia has called on the Federal Government and other public-spirited individuals, to encourage Benue innovators to grow.
Governor Alia, who made the call at the Benue Local Inventors and Entrepreneurs Exhibition 2025, at the IBB Square, Makurdi, on Wednesday, noted that investment in entrepreneurship is not only an investment in economic prosperity, but also a commitment to empowering communities.
According to him, such will also reduce unemployment and self-reliance, commending the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Aduwole, for creating time out to witness the exhibition exercise in the state.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Nick Eworo,
said the gathering is more than just an exhibition but a bold statement that Benue is ready to take its place as a leading hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
He noted that under the Alia administration, Benue is witnessing a paradigm shift in governance, one that prioritises innovation, industrialisation and economic empowerment.
According to him, under the current arrangement, Governor Alia has consistently championed policies that ensure Benue does not just follow trends but sets them, noting that his unwavering stance on doing new things has made the event possible.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Orpin Manasseh Alumo, said specialists have evaluated Benue inventors in all sectors of endeavours.
According to him, some financial bodies are ready to provide funds for those inventors to access and improve on their innovations and call for cooperation to achieve the set goals.
