Again, Gov Alia makes more appointments, excluding Idoma nationality

From Attah Ede, Makurdi 

The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has made more fresh  appointments into agencies and parastatals of government in the state.

Of the six appointments, none is from I nationality, which clearly defiled the principle of federal character. 

The governor who announced the appointees in a statement by his chief press secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula named Daniel Amine as Director General of the Benue Geographical Information System (BENGIS).

According to the statement, Amine holds a B.Tech, M.Eng, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has worked in various sectors of the economy, including banking and construction, while  until his appointment, was a lecturer at Joseph Sawuan Takar University in Makurdi and has over 20 years of experience in technical and engineering graphics.

The governor also approved the appointment of Rebecca Afaityo as general manager of the Community and Social Development Agency.

Ms Afaityo, who holds an MSc and an MBA in Management, has extensive experience in community development.

She has served as a village extension officer and has worked as chairperson of the Initiatives for Empowerment of Vulnerable Persons in Society (IEVPS), among many other projects.

Mr Alia also approved the appointment of Michael Uper as executive secretary of Benue State Sports Marketing and Lottery Board.

Mr Uper, until his appointment, was a consultant for the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Creativity in Benue State.

He also appointed Erdoo Mongol as the managing director of Benue State Geo-Mining Company Nigeria Limited.

She is a seasoned geoscientist with over 14 years of experience in mining, mineral exploration, regulation, and climate sciences.

The governor also approved separating the solid minerals department from the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals and upgraded it to a Bureau for Solid Minerals.

Mr Alia appointed Stephen Utah, his principal special assistant on solid minerals, as executive secretary at the new Bureau.

He also appointed Tsokar Terfa as his technical advisor on land matters.

Mr Terfa served as the surveyor general of Benue State between 2021 and 2023.

He advised them to bring their wealth of experience, skills and competencies to bear on their new roles.

The Governor further emphasized the importance of upholding the ideals of the administration, urging them to prioritize the interests of Benue State in all their official engagements, as encapsulated in the administration’s vision and mission.