21/08/2026
BDIC COMMENDS PASSAGE OF BENUE STATE STARTUP LAW, APPLAUDS GOVERNOR ALIA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVE
The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company Plc (BDIC) commends the Benue State House of Assembly for the successful passage of the Bill domesticating the Nigeria Startup Act, 2022 in Benue State.
BDIC specially appreciates the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for his determination, political will and sustained commitment to advancing the State’s digital transformation agenda.
The passage of the Startup Law is a major milestone that will strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship, support talent development, improve access to funding and incentives, attract technology investment and create greater opportunities for Benue youth.
BDIC also acknowledges the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga MNIQS, RQS, members of the House, and the Chairman, House Standing Committee on ICT, Hon. Kennedy Angbo, for their commitment to providing the legislative framework required to grow Benue’s technology and startup ecosystem.
The law places Benue State firmly on the national technology and startup development ladder, while creating a stronger environment for collaboration among government, startups, universities, investors, development partners and the private sector.
The GMD/CEO of BDIC, Gbande Hembaor Terwase, ACPN, CDPO, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Alia for the opportunity and confidence given to him to contribute towards driving the digital infrastructure development agenda of the Benue State Government
BDIC remains fully prepared to work as one team with the State Government, the House of Assembly, relevant MDAs, innovators, entrepreneurs and development partners to translate the objectives of the Startup Law into measurable economic opportunities, jobs, investments and sustainable digital development.
Together, we can position Benue State as one of Nigeria’s leading destinations for technology, innovation, digital infrastructure and startup investment.