By Sunday Ogli, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has traveled to China to attend the 136th Session of China Import and Export Fair Exhibition, aimed at enhancing Benue’s digital transformation and economic growth.
The governor, according to a statement signed by his
Principal Special Assistant, PSA, Donald Kumun on Wednesday, said the Governor who departed Nigeria at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, on Monday, October 28, 2024, arrived at Guangzhou International Airport, China, for an important working visit to Huawei Headquarters, in Shenzhen.
Governor Alia, according to Kumun, was welcomed by the Consul-General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, George Collins, Charles Liu and Channel Manager of Huawei Technologies Ltd., China, Engr. Emmanuel Ochie, Managing Director of Certified Systems Ltd.; Eric Liu-Hai Qing, CEO of Sinoki Systems Limited, as well as his advanced team from the State: the Hon. Commissioner for Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Hon. Kwaghgba Amande, Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Rev. Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan; and the MD/CEO of Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC), Mr. Gbande Hembaor.
The statement reads in part: “He is also accompanied on the trip by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Paul Biam; Special Adviser on International Investment, Hon. Alex Addingi; Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, and other key players committed to advancing Benue’s economy through innovation.
“Governor Alia, who spoke through his official Facebook handle in China, expressed the readiness of his administration’s commitment towards forging enduring partnerships that will open doors for technological growth, improved infrastructure, and opportunities that will bring direct benefits to the people of Benue State.
According to him, “Huawei, which is a global leader in innovation, ‘is our partner in this endeavor, and our collaboration aims to bring its transformative technologies to Benue, positioning us as a hub for the digital economy.”
