Alia signs N695bn 2026 budget, declares end to rural neglect in Benue

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a N695.01billion spending plan he described as a “people-focused budget” designed to drive rural development, strengthen livelihoods, and ensure sustained economic growth. The governor signed the bill, christened “Budget of Rural Development, Livelihood Support and Sustained Growth” […] The post Alia signs N695bn 2026 budget, declares end to rural neglect in Benue appeared first on Vanguard News.