Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has transmitted a first batch of eight Commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions
On July 30, it was reported that Governor Alia had sacked all his commissioners and dissolved the State Executive Council.
Governor Alia, who announced the dissolution at the close of the 12th meeting of the Benue State Executive Council in 2025, however, announced the appointment of former Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher is the new Chief of Staff.
However, in a statement on Friday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, announced that the governor has forwarded the first batch of commissioner nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly.
Describing the development as a significant step in the enhancement of the machinery of governance and ensuring effective service delivery across various sectors, the CPS listed the eight names that make up the first batch.
The nominees are Hon. Theresa Odachi Ikwue, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, Hon. Dr. Adamu Margaret Ijaguwa, Hon. Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo, Dr. Yangien Timothy Ornguga, Hon. Denis Iyaighgba, Hon. James Dwem and Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche.
Kula, however, revealed that the second batch of nominees is expected to be forwarded to the House of Assembly in a matter of days.
He quoted the governor as having reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to “transparency, competence, and inclusivity in the selection of individuals who will drive his vision and mission for the state.”