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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Benue: Governor Alia appoints 10 aides

Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of 10 aides to serve in various capacities in his administration.

• November 4, 2026
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia [Credit; Daily Post Nigeria]

Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of 10 aides to serve in various capacities in his administration.

In a statement on Wednesday, the governor’s spokesman, Tersoo Kula, said the appointees would bring diverse experience to their respective offices.

The new appointees include Kelvin Atsem as principal special assistant on youth mobilisation; Ulaha Paschal Aondolumun as special assistant on community relations; and Terhemen Ndiisaa as PSA on politics.

Others are Galim Terhide, special assistant on revenue; Ankpo Tarvershima, special assistant on sanitation; Job Tseagh, PSA on power; Lubem Mbabov, Terwase Aondoakaa and Charles Tema, all appointed as PSAs on community engagement.

“I charge you to immediately get acquainted with the blueprint of my administration and work according to the vision and principles contained in the working document. You must always put the interest of the state first in the discharge of your official duties,” he said.

He charged each appointee with absolute dedication to duty, adding that he expects diligent service to the people of Benue.

He stated, “I demand integrity in the discharge of your official responsibilities.”

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