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In a significant development for Benue State, the State House of Assembly has approved Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia to appoint 10 additional Special Advisers. The decision was made during a plenary session on Monday, paving the way for the governor to bolster his administrative team.

This approval comes on the heels of Governor Alia’s recent announcement of new appointments to key offices and statutory boards, signaling a strategic move to enhance governance and drive the state’s development agenda. The addition of these Special Advisers is expected to provide the governor with a broader range of expertise and perspectives to tackle pressing challenges and implement his administration’s priorities.
Lawmakers emphasized that the expansion of the governor’s advisory team is a step toward strengthening governance and ensuring the effective delivery of policies and programs aimed at improving the lives of Benue residents. The new appointees are anticipated to play a critical role in supporting the governor’s vision for the state.
Governor Alia is expected to announce the names of the 10 new Special Advisers in the coming days, with many in the state eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the appointees. As the administration continues to take shape, all eyes will be on how these new roles contribute to the state’s progress.