Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has submitted the names of eight commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
This follows the recent dismissal of all former commissioners and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Paul Biam, who has since been replaced by former banker, Mr. Moses Atagher.
According to a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the nominees in the first batch include:
Mrs. Theresa Ikwue
Dr. Benjamin Ashaver
Dr. Ijaguwa Adamu
Dr. Peter Egbodo
Dr. Yangien Ornguga
Denis Iyaighgba
James Dwem
Dr. Paul Ogwuche
Kula’s statement emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving governance and service delivery.
“Governor Hyacinth Alia has transmitted the first batch of Commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.”
He described the move as a major step in rebuilding the state’s executive functions:
“This development marks a significant step in enhancement of the machinery of governance and ensuring effective service delivery across various sectors.”
He also revealed that more nominations are forthcoming:
“The second batch of nominees is expected to be forwarded to the House of Assembly in a matter of days.”
Reaffirming the administration’s guiding principles, Kula added “The Governor reaffirms his administration’s commitment to transparency, competence, and inclusivity in the selection of individuals who will drive his vision and mission for the state.”
