
Alia sends six new commissioner nominees to Benue Assembly
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has nominated six individuals for commissioner roles in the state. The nominees are set to replace former executive council members who resigned to pursue elective positions. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Zape Upaa, the move aims to bring more expertise and capacity to the administration. The governor has asked the House of Assembly to consider and confirm the nominees.
What we know
- Hyacinth Alia submitted six commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly.
- The nominees are to fill vacancies left by ex-council members who resigned to contest in primary elections.
- The nominees are Kuma Aii Yenge, Roy Ashirga Terna, Angwa Egbe Monday, Elizabeth Onma Ogenyi, Solomon Iorpev, and Nick Eworo.
- Alia requested prompt and favourable consideration of the nominees by the House.
- The administration is working to consolidate its cabinet and improve service delivery in Benue State.