Benue State Governor Swears in 17 Commissioners

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has sworn in 17 Commissioners, tasking them to drive development and ensure good governance in the state.

The new appointees are expected to prioritize transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in their various roles.

During the inauguration ceremony at Government House in Makurdi, Alia emphasized the importance of teamwork and adherence to the rule of law.

He urged the Commissioners to work closely with communities at the grassroots level, ensuring openness in all official dealings.

The Governor also stressed the need for a peaceful and safe environment, highlighting security as critical for progress. “Our administration is people-oriented. We want Benue to grow, and that requires transparency, accountability, and loyalty to the government,” he said.

The 17 Commissioners sworn in include eight retained from the previous Executive Council and nine new appointees. The retained Commissioners are Tiza Imojime (Works), Yanmar Ortese (Health and Human Resources), Frederick Lanshima Ikyaan (Education), Ugwu Odoh (Water Resources), Kwaghgba Amande (Digital Communications), Aondowase Kunde (Disaster Management), Michael Oglegba (Finance), and Alumo Orpin (Commerce, Trade and Investment).

The new appointees are Dennis Iyaghigba, Paul Ogwuche, Yangien Ornguga, Peter Egbodo, James Dwem, Joseph Jir, Margaret Adamu, Theresa Ikwue, and Benjamin Ashaver.

Alia assured that his administration is committed to advancing development across the state, with the Executive Council playing a pivotal role in achieving this goal.