•Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners, marking a significant step in shaping his administration’s executive team.
The full appointments are as follows:
Hon. Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche – Commissioner for Health and Human Services
Dr. Ortese Yanmar – Commissioner for Cooperatives and Rural Development
Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan – Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Solid Minerals
Hon. Michael Oglegba – Commissioner for Finance
Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime – Commissioner for Youth, Creativity, and Innovation
Hon. Alumo Orpin – Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment
Hon. Ugwu Odoh – Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment
Hon. Kunde Aondowase – Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
Hon. Kwaghgba Amande – Commissioner for ICT and Digital Economy
Hon. Joseph Ter Jir– Commissioner for Transport and Power/Energy
Hon. James Dwem – Commissioner for Science and Technology
Dr. Ornguga Yangien – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Hon. Theresa Odachi Ikwue – Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development
Dr. Benjamin Ashaver – Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security
Dr. Margaret Adamu Ijaguwa – Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management
Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo – Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism
Hon. Dennis Iyaighgba – Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy
The governor urged the commissioners to bring innovation, dedication, and accountability to their respective ministries to drive development and deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Benue State.
