Alia disclosed this in Makurdi while addressing the organised labour at Government House, Makurdi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters, carrying various placards, were at the Government House to convey their grievances over the harsh economic realities to the governor.
The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Paul Biam, assured them that their grievances would be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu.