His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iornem Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State, welcomed Barr. Benedict Ater, Nigeria’s best graduating law student, at the Government House in Makurdi today. The recognition celebrates Ater’s exceptional achievement of earning first-class honors in both his undergraduate degree and Law School results.
Ater, a proud alumnus of the Law Faculty at Benue State University—known as Father Adasu University, Makurdi—has brought pride to his alma mater and the state. His remarkable feat underscores his dedication and academic excellence, marking him as a standout among Nigeria’s legal scholars.
The Governor’s reception of Ater highlights the state’s commitment to celebrating academic success and nurturing talent. Further details of the event will be shared later. The announcement was made by Comr. Asortar James Asortar, SA on Social Media to the Governor, on October 1, 2025.
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