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ALIA DONATES RICE, COWS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS' COLLEGE, GBOKO

BY Isaac Uzaan 
Makurdi, Benue State

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has donated 50 bags of rice and 8 cows to Federal Government Girls' College, Gboko to assist in feeding the students of the college.

Governor Alia made the donation Saturday, July 06, 2024 when he paid unofficial visit to the school while heading to Vandeikya for an official function.
He appreciated the school management and the students for the warm welcome accorded him and his entourage, describing all the students as his beautiful daughters who are future leaders.

The Governor, who also appreciated the neatness and physical outlook of the students, thanked the school management for taken proper care of them, adding that with that excellent feeding, the students will give a hundred percent concentration to their studies.

To also contribute in the feeding of the students, Governor Alia donated 50 bags of 50kg rice and eight cows to the school.

Governor Alia, who is the Frontline advocate of girl child education, advised the students to make their parents proud by giving their very best into their study lives as that would put them on the best of pedestals tomorrow.
Earlier in a welcome address, the Director/Principal of the school, Barr. Mrs.Idoreyin Omaselem Ejohuo said it was a remarkable day in the history of Federal Government Girls' College, Gboko as the school was receiving the Governor of the state for the first time since inception.

She appreciated the Governor for visiting their school and promised to continue to do their best with a view to ensuring that they remain one of the best girls' college in North Central Nigeria.
In her vote of thanks, the Modesty House Captain and student of SS 3 C, Anthonia Tukuna  extended the gratitude of the students to Governor Alia and his entourage and prayed to God to continue to give him the wisdom and strength he needs to give efficient leadership to the state.
Photo Credit: Lanshima Ephraim
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