Alia Names 23 New Officials in Benue Government Reshuffle

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the constitution of a new board for the state’s primary healthcare system and appointed 23 individuals to replace officials who recently resigned from his administration.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, the appointments are intended to strengthen the state’s primary healthcare administration and ensure continuity in government operations.

Dr. Kadev Kenneth Kelvin will serve as the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB), while Dr. Tolough Godfrey takes the role of Chairman.

The board also includes Hon. Chiangi Anongu (Zone A), Mr. Gabriel Ugber (Zone B), and Dr. Obeka Ochim Jo-Lewis (Zone C).

Meanwhile, the second category, which is for replacement, has the following:

1. Hon. Jonathan Iyoo Igbondo – Special Adviser on Unions and Labour Relations.
2. Rt. Hon. Dickson Ocheokwoi Benjamin Ohaa – Special Adviser on Works, Housing and Urban Development.
3. Engr. Iko Benjamin – Special Adviser on International Investment.
4. Micheal Nyamtsam Mtseve – Special Adviser on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs.
5. Akaavah Augustine Liam – Director General, Social Investment.
6. Ahil Fabian Luvin – PSA, Protocol and Wardrobe.
7. Attah Mark Ochoga – PSA, Digital Economy and Job Creation.
8. Hon. Eric Ameh – Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor.
9. Agbanyi David Sixtus – Senior Special Assistant on Rehabilitation Centre, Apir.
10. Hon. Linda Ene Dirisu – Coordinator, Benue State Sexual Assault Referral Centre.
11. Dr. Abutu Tolbert Terdue – Director of Research, Benue Public Service Institute.
12. John Mimi Ihyembe – PSA on Local Government Area Coordination and Monitoring.
13. Linus Madugu – Member, Benue Investment and Property Company Board.
14. Hon. Unongo Simon – Government Liaison Officer, Guma Local Government Area.
15. Hon. Ikyereve Benjamin Aondonenge – Government Liaison Officer, Tarka Local Government Area.
16. Igba Terna Dominic – Personal Assistant, Office of the Chief of Staff.
17. Ayongol Terhemen Abraham – Personal Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation.
18. Terzungwe Yina – Special Adviser on Sanitation.
19. Mrs. Maureen Hembadoon Iortyer – Government Liaison Officer, Makurdi Local Government Area.
20. Jacob Tertsea Agede – Special Adviser on Agriculture.
21. Mr. Andy Terfa Agbavanger – Secretary, Benue Independent Electoral Commission.
22. Hon. Patience Erube – Personal Special Assistant, Protocol, Office of the Deputy Governor.
23. Dr. Apenda Isaac Tersoo – Executive Secretary, Benue State Scholarship Board.

All appointments take immediate effect.

The Governor congratulated the new appointees, noting that their roles are critical to maintaining an effective government structure.

He advised them to align with his administration’s vision and prioritise the state’s interests in all official duties.