Governor Alia Sends First Batch of Commissioner Nominees to Benue Assembly

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has submitted the first list of commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, marking a major step toward rebuilding his executive team.

The announcement was made on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Tersoo Kula, who described the move as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state.

“This development marks a significant step in enhancing the machinery of governance and ensuring effective service delivery across various sectors,” the statement read.

The list includes a mix of experienced professionals and returning political figures, including:

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

Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche

Governor Alia had earlier dissolved the previous State Executive Council on Wednesday, retaining only the Chief of Staff position, now occupied by Barr. Moses Atagher, the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

According to Kula, the second batch of nominees is expected to be submitted in the coming days.

The appointments are part of Governor Alia’s broader administrative restructuring to deliver more effective governance and meet the expectations of Benue residents. The House of Assembly will now commence the screening process, setting the stage for a refreshed cabinet in the state.