Governor Hyacinth Alia Overhauls Benue State Administration with New Appointments

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has initiated a major administrative update, formally constituting the Benue State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB) and filling 23 vacant government roles. According to a statement released on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, these appointments are intended to bolster the state’s healthcare infrastructure and maintain operational efficiency following a series of recent resignations.

Strengthening Primary Healthcare

The newly formed five-member board is tasked with overseeing primary healthcare administration across the state. The board includes:

• Dr. Tolough Godfrey, Chairman
• Dr. Kadev Kenneth Kelvin, Executive Secretary
• Hon. Chiangi Anongu, Representative (Zone A)
• Mr. Gabriel Ugber, Representative (Zone B)
• Dr. Obeka Ochim Jo-Lewis, Representative (Zone C)

The establishment of this board is framed by the administration as a strategic move to ensure that public health services remain uninterrupted and well-coordinated at the grassroots level.

Filling Administrative Vacancies

In addition to the healthcare board, Governor Alia appointed 23 individuals to replace officials who had previously resigned from their positions. The appointments span various sectors, including labor relations, urban development, investment, and social services. Key appointments include:

• Hon. Jonathan Iyoo Igbondo, Special Adviser on Unions and Labour Relations
• Rt. Hon. Dickson Ocheokwoi Benjamin, Special Adviser on Works, Housing and Urban Development
• Engr. Iko Benjamin, Special Adviser on International Investment
• Akaavah Augustine Liam, Director General, Social Investment
• Dr. Apenda Isaac Tersoo, Executive Secretary, Benue State Scholarship Board

The list also includes various Special Assistants, Government Liaison Officers for specific local government areas, and administrative support staff within the Office of the Deputy Governor and the Chief of Staff.

Administration Mandate

In his address to the new appointees, Governor Alia emphasized the necessity of alignment with his administration’s core vision. The statement from the Chief Press Secretary noted that the Governor urged the appointees to prioritize the interests of the state in all official duties. The administration stated that these appointments are effective immediately and are designed to prevent service delivery gaps that could arise from long-term vacancies.

While the administration has signaled that these moves are intended to improve coordination, the specific reasons for the preceding resignations were not detailed in the source announcement. The Governor concluded by congratulating the appointees and reiterating his commitment to an effective government structure.

Conclusion

The recent appointments by Governor Alia represent a significant effort to stabilize the Benue State government apparatus. By filling critical vacancies and formalizing the leadership of the Primary Health Care Board, the administration aims to restore full operational capacity across its various departments and agencies.

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Daily Post Nigeria

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