By John Ogunsemore
The Governor of Benue State, Rev.Fr. Hyacinth Alia has appointed eight new commissioner-nominees days after dissolving the State Executive Council.
In a Friday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said Alia has transmitted the names of the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
The nominees are Hon. Theresa Odachi Ikwue, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, Hon. Dr. Adamu Margaret Ijaguwa, Hon. Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo and Dr. Yangien Timothy Ornguga.
Others are Hon. Denis Iyaighgba, Hon. James Dwem and Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche.
“This development marks a significant step in enhancement of the machinery of governance and ensuring effective service delivery across various sectors.
“The second batch of nominees is expected to be forwarded to the House of Assembly in a matter of days.
“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,” the statement reads.
Daily Sun recalls that the Benue governor on Wednesday sacked all commissioners in his cabinet, retaining only the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher, who became his Chief of Staff.
