Alia swears in 17 new Commissioners
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on Monday swore in 17 newly appointed commissioners, charging them to serve with loyalty, accountability, and close ties to their communities.
The inauguration, held at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, was attended by political leaders, traditional rulers, Heads of parastatals, families, and associates of the appointees.
Governor Alia said the commissioners were carefully selected from across the state to strengthen his administration’s development agenda.
He noted that, with the government already in the second half of its first term, the journey ahead would require greater commitment.
According to him, the appointees were chosen because of their proven understanding of governance, transparency, and discipline, stressing that much was expected from them.
The governor urged them to maintain strong links with their local communities, serve as spokespersons of government programmes, and uphold confidentiality in state matters.
He reminded them of the oath they had taken to protect the Nigerian Constitution and to place public interest above personal considerations.
Alia further emphasized that his administration was people-centered, not driven by patronage politics.
He assured that the government would remain focused on policies that directly improve the lives of ordinary citizens, including market women, children, workers, and pensioners, rather than the sharing of state resources to private interests.
Speaking on behalf of the new commissioners, Hon. Dennis Iyaighgba expressed gratitude to the governor for the trust reposed in them and assured that they were prepared to add value to the administration by working with diligence, creativity, and integrity.
He said their collective goal would be to reposition their ministries and deliver tangible results that improve the lives of the people.
The new commissioners are: Dr. Ortese Yanmar, Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan, Michael Oglegba, Tiza Isaac Imojime, Alumo Orpin, Ugwu Odoh, Kunde Aondowase, Kwaghgba Amande, Joseph Ter Jir, James Dwem, Dr. Ornguga Yangien, Theresa Odachi Ikwue, Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, Dr. Adamu Margaret Ijaguwa, Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo, Dennis Iyaighgba, and Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche.
