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In a significant move to bolster the education sector in Benue State, Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has approved the appointment of Dr. Terna Francis, KSM, as the pioneer Executive Secretary of the newly established Benue Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a press statement released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula.
The creation of this board stems from a recent law passed by the Benue State House of Assembly, which merged the former Bureau for Education Quality Assurance with the defunct Benue State Examinations Board. This strategic consolidation aims to form a single, more robust institution dedicated to overseeing educational standards, assessments, and quality assurance across the state.
Governor Alia congratulated Dr. Francis on his well-deserved appointment, urging him to leverage his wealth of experience, integrity, and innovation to reposition the state’s educational assessment and quality assurance framework. The Governor emphasized the need for the new helmsman to pursue excellence, transparency, and accountability in all undertakings, aligning with his administration’s vision for a renewed and results-driven education system.
Reiterating that education remains a top priority, Governor Alia charged the board to act as a catalyst for continuous improvement, discipline, and the maintenance of high-quality standards at all levels of learning. He expressed confidence that Dr. Francis would strengthen the sector, ensuring that every Benue child receives a holistic, high-quality, and competitive education capable of preparing them to excel anywhere in the world.
This development underscores the Alia administration’s commitment to transforming education in Benue State through structural reforms and strategic leadership appointments. As the board begins operations, stakeholders in the education community are optimistic about the positive impacts on teaching, learning, and examination processes statewide.
