From Joseph Uchenna, in Makurdi
TheBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has braved the odds and dissolved the Benue State Executive Council.
Hitherto, there had been widespread speculations and expectations of an imminent dissolution of the State Executive Council by the Governor.
On Wednesday, the Governor announced the dissolution at the close of the 12th 2025 meeting of the Benue State Executive Council.
A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the Governor appreciated all the former commissioners who worked with him for two (2) years, calling on those who may not be retained or reappointed to remain in the party and continue to liaise with the system as they are only paving way for other citizens who may be chosen to replace them to also contribute their quota.
Speaking on behalf of the dissolved commissioners, the immediate past Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Barr. Fidelis Bemsen Mnyim appreciated the Governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.
According to him, “at every stage in life, everywhere you are called to serve is a school. We have learnt a lot while working with you”.
The former Commissioners are directed to handover to the Permanent Secretaries of their Ministries as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, the Governor has appointed former two term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher as new Chief of Staff.
Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator was also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank. His appointment takes immediate effect.
