Benue Governor dissolves State Executive Council, appoints new Chief of Staff

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council, ending the tenure of all serving commissioners in his cabinet.

The announcement was made on Wednesday at the conclusion of the 12th Executive Council meeting for 2025, according to a press statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula.

As part of the shake-up, Governor Alia appointed former two-term Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Moses Atagher, as the new Chief of Staff. Atagher, a seasoned administrator and former Acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, is to assume office immediately.

While the dissolution affects only commissioners, the Governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing cabinet members for their service over the past two years. He urged those not reappointed to remain committed to the party and continue engaging with the government in other ways.

“This move paves the way for other citizens to also contribute their quota to the development of the state,” the statement said.

Speaking on behalf of the outgoing commissioners, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim thanked the Governor for the opportunity to serve, describing the experience as a valuable learning process.

“At every stage in life, everywhere you are called to serve is a school. We have learnt a lot while working with you,” he remarked.

The Governor directed all affected commissioners to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their respective ministries without delay.