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![Fr. Alia, Fit for the Job](https://alia2023.org/oocheeng/2017/12/The-man-Fr.-Alia-760x428.jpg)
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![The vision and mission of His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia is to reposition Benue for greatness](https://alia2023.org/oocheeng/2017/12/The-vision-and-mission-of-Fr.-Hyacinth-Alia-1-760x428.jpg)
It is now time to move away from failure and embrace development. We cannot continue to vote or support candidates based on emotions. It is critical to support and vote for someone who has a proven track record of accomplishments over the years. I present myself, not because I am a priest, but because my vast knowledge and experience in the private and public sectors have provided me with deep understanding and the capacity to understand our people’s numerous challenges and provide sustainable solutions.
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Our government will collaborate with the private sector and development partners to invest predominantly in digital, entrepreneurship, vocational, and management training programs, as well as innovative tech-enabled ideas in the “new economy,” with the goal of creating wealth for youths and increasing economic activity in the state.
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Our primary goal is to improve the quality of life and economic growth in key areas of our state by modernizing, expanding, and investing heavily in infrastructural development through direct funding and other meaningful partnership arrangements.
Infrastructure is important because it lays the foundation for a thriving economy—it is an investment that creates long-term jobs, increases economic opportunity, improves quality of life and helps our people compete in the global economy.
Infrastructure supports our daily lives by providing clean water to drink, safe roads to drive on, electricity to power homes and businesses, reliable communication systems, and much more.
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In addition to other critical interventions, our administration will promote an educational approach that focuses more on wealth creation. This includes providing free and compulsory basic education, building cutting-edge educational institutions, and improving educational quality at all levels, with a stronger emphasis on vocational skill development to prepare our youth for global jobs.
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Economic growth is driven by the production and exchange of goods and services, and a strong and vibrant economy is often characterized by a diverse range of businesses and industries. By promoting the growth and development of industries and local businesses and attracting investment from outside the state, we can help create new job opportunities and stimulate economic activities in Benue State.