THE governor of Benue State , Hyacinth Alia, today officially inaugurated 17 commissioners, urging them to embrace transparency, accountability, and grassroots engagement in the discharge of their duties.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House in Makurdi, Alia emphasized that effective service delivery and adherence to the rule of law must guide their actions if the administration is to achieve its developmental goals.
The governor underscored the importance of teamwork within the Executive Council, stressing that the commissioners must work collectively to drive progress and maintain close ties with communities across the state.
He also highlighted security as a key priority, noting that peace and safety remain essential to sustainable growth.
“Our administration is people-focused. For Benue to move forward, we must uphold transparency, accountability, and loyalty to the people,” Alia said.
“You must work visibly at the grassroots, leave a lasting impact, and give your best to the state.”
Of the 17 appointees, eight retained their positions from the previous cabinet, including 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 nine newly appointed commissioners are Dennis Iyaghigba, Paul Ogwuche, Yangien Ornguga, Peter Egbodo, James Dwem, Joseph Jir, Margaret Adamu, Theresa Ikwue, and Benjamin Ashaver.
Alia charged the new cabinet to enhance citizen participation by keeping the public well-informed about government initiatives and expenditures while committing themselves to leave a legacy of good governance in the state.