By Hannah Williams
The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) on Wednesday distributed the third batch of motorcycles to 12 beneficiaries under its hire-purchase empowerment scheme.
The presentation, led by the Group Managing Director, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, CFA, took place in Makurdi and was described as a bold step in advancing Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s Unicom Reform agenda, which prioritizes inclusive governance and economic empowerment.
“Today, we are gathered to distribute the third batch of our motorcycle hire-purchase scheme. It is important to provide dividends to our shareholders, but more importantly, we are extending inclusive government to our people. This is the first time since the inception of the company in 1979,” Dr. Asemakaha said.
He noted that commercial motorcycle operations have generated over 75,000 jobs for youths in Benue State, adding that BIPC intends to expand the scheme to Otukpo and other communities in the coming weeks.
The Head of Business Development and Strategy, Mrs. Theresa Abeda, emphasized that the scheme was a direct mandate from Governor Alia to reduce youth unemployment. “Ours as a company is to make sure we take many people out of the street. That is the mandate we have from His Excellency. We encourage you not to take this goodwill for granted,” she urged.
Company Secretary, Josephat Ioryoosu Esq., commended the initiative while advising beneficiaries to strictly adhere to the terms of the hire-purchase agreement.
Some recipients, including Michael Adagba from Buruku, Udu Bokyaa from Ushongo, and Samuel Ode from Oju Local Government, expressed gratitude and promised to use the motorcycles responsibly.
With this third batch, BIPC continues to strengthen its drive to empower youths and promote sustainable livelihoods across Benue State.
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