12/08/2026
BENUE LINKS NIGERIA LIMITED RECEIVES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FROM MBADEDE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.
The Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited, under the leadership of the General Manager, Comrade Alexander Aondohemba Fanafa KSM MNIM, has received a vote of confidence from the Mbadede Development Association, Makurdi Branch, in recognition of the company’s innovative leadership, improved and affordable transport services, as well as infrastructural transformation under the present administration.
The commendation was made on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, when a delegation of the Association, led by its Chairman, Pastor Robert Angou, paid a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of Benue Links Nigeria Limited.
Speaking during the visit, Pastor Angou commended the Management for its dedication to providing efficient, reliable and affordable transport services to the people of Benue State and beyond.
He noted that the various fare-reduction initiatives introduced by the company had helped to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy and made transportation more affordable for the people.
According to him, the initiatives and other achievements recorded by Benue Links had contributed significantly to building public confidence in the administration of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia.
Pastor Angou encouraged the General Manager and his management team to remain committed to their duties and continue to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, dedication, enthusiasm and humility.
Other members of the delegation, including the Vice Chairman, Sir Ager Richard; Baba Tihi Umah; Lady Susan Achiaga; and Elder Augustine Agwar, in their separate remarks, applauded the achievements of the Fanafa-led Management and urged the team to sustain its support for the administration of Governor Alia and the development of the state.
Also speaking, the Finance Manager of Benue Links Nigeria Limited, Dr. David Yimam, highlighted some of the major achievements recorded by the present Management. He reiterated the commitment of the company to continuously explore innovative strategies for improving its services, infrastructure and overall operational efficiency.
Responding, the General Manager, Comrade Alexander Aondohemba Fanafa KSM MNIM, expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty for the honour and recognition.
He also appreciated the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve the people of the state through his leadership of Benue Links Nigeria Limited.
Comrade Fanafa described the recognition by the Mbadede Development Association as both humbling and motivating, assuring the delegation that the honour would further strengthen his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote unity, development, peace and the wellbeing of the people.
He charged the Mbadede people to take the message of development and good governance to the grassroots, urging them to remain united and continue to support initiatives aimed at transforming the state.
He particularly called for support for Governor Alia’s 2027 re-election bid, stressing that continuity in governance was essential for sustaining the development initiatives of the state.
In his vote of thanks, the Assistant General Manager, Bro. Francis Ujah CNA, appreciated the Mbadede Development Association for recognising and honouring the General Manager, noting that the recognition was, by extension, an honour to the Management and entire staff of Benue Links Nigeria Limited.
He pledged the continued loyalty and commitment of the staff of the company to the administration of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, describing the administration’s investments and interventions as instrumental to the revival and transformation of the state-owned transport company.
The highlight of the occasion was the formal presentation of an award of honour to Comrade Alexander Aondohemba Fanafa, with the prestigious title “Huror U Mbadede U Mimi,” by the Mbadede Development Association.
As a mark of honour, The Association dressed the General Manager in traditional attires, and also presented a basket of fruits and a live goat to the General Manager as additional tokens of appreciation and goodwill.
Johnson Ehi Daniel.
Information Officer
Benue Links Nigeria Limited