By Henry Ibya, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has appealed to Christians in the state, particularly a church known as Nongu u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar, NKST, to assist his administration with prayers for God to give him and those working with his government the needed wisdom and understanding to provide good governance to the people.
Governor Alia who was speaking during this years synod and annual general meeting of NKST worldwide, held at Mkar the headquarters of the ministry in Gboko, described the NKST as a denomination widely known for its efforts in propagating the gospel of Christ and to win souls through rural evangelism over the years.
Represented by the Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, James Iorpuu, Governor Alia explained that his administration would remain committed towards revitalizing all sectors of the state’s economy as well as restore and sustain participatory democracy for all Benue citizens to benefit.
He said regular payment of salaries, pensions and other emoluments would continue to be a priority of his administration, adding that government would equally continue with the opening up of rural and township roads as well as engage in massive employment of youths which are signs of the rescue mission of his administration.
The governor assured the NKST synod of his desire to sustain cordial working relationship with the entire church in the state, promising to continue to support the church to also give assistance to its members for improved living standard.
Governor Alia who announced a donation of N10m, 200 bags of maize and rice each as well as a life time scholarship to children from the NKST Mkar Orphanage organization, assured the church of government continued support.
Responding, President of NKST, Pastor Adule, expressed appreciation to Governor Alia for providing N50 million for the completion of the church auditorium under construction at the headquarters and commended him for appointing Frederick Ikyaan, a senior NKST pastor as commissioner for education as well as finding other numerous NKST members worthy to serve in his government.
