Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has constituted a five-member Benue State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB) and approved 23 appointments to fill vacancies created by the resignation of some officials in his administration.
The appointments, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Tersoo Kula, are aimed at strengthening the state’s primary healthcare administration, improving coordination and ensuring continuity in government operations.
The newly constituted Primary Health Care Board is chaired by Dr. Tolough Godfrey, while Dr. Kadev Kenneth Kelvin has been appointed Executive Secretary.
Other members are Hon. Chiangi Anongu, representing Zone A; Mr. Gabriel Ugber, representing Zone B; and Dr. Obeka Ochim Jo-Lewis, representing Zone C.
In a separate set of appointments to fill existing vacancies, the Governor named Hon. Jonathan Iyoo Igbondo as Special Adviser on Unions and Labour Relations; Rt. Hon. Dickson Ocheokwoi Benjamin Ohaa as Special Adviser on Works, Housing and Urban Development; and Engr. Iko Benjamin as Special Adviser on International Investment.
Others are Micheal Nyamtsam Mtseve, Special Adviser on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs; Akaavah Augustine Liam, Director General, Social Investment; Ahil Fabian Luvin, Personal Special Assistant on Protocol and Wardrobe; and Attah Mark Ochoga, Personal Special Assistant on Digital Economy and Job Creation.
The Governor also appointed Hon. Eric Ameh as Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor; Agbanyi David Sixtus as Senior Special Assistant on Rehabilitation Centre, Apir; Hon. Linda Ene Dirisu as Coordinator of the Benue State Sexual Assault Referral Centre; and Dr. Abutu Tolbert Terdue as Director of Research, Benue Public Service Institute.
Other appointees include John Mimi Ihyembe, Personal Special Assistant on Local Government Area Coordination and Monitoring; Linus Madugu, Member of the Benue Investment and Property Company Board; Hon. Unongo Simon, Government Liaison Officer for Guma Local Government Area; and Hon. Ikyereve Benjamin Aondonenge, Government Liaison Officer for Tarka Local Government Area.
Also appointed are Igba Terna Dominic, Personal Assistant in the Office of the Chief of Staff; Ayongol Terhemen Abraham, Personal Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation; Terzungwe Yina, Special Adviser on Sanitation; Mrs. Maureen Hembadoon Iortyer, Government Liaison Officer for Makurdi Local Government Area; and Jacob Tertsea Agede, Special Adviser on Agriculture.
The remaining appointees are Mr. Andy Terfa Agbavanger as Secretary of the Benue Independent Electoral Commission; Hon. Patience Erube as Personal Special Assistant on Protocol, Office of the Deputy Governor; and Dr. Apenda Isaac Tersoo as Executive Secretary of the Benue State Scholarship Board.
All the appointments take immediate effect.
Congratulating the new appointees, Governor Alia said the appointments reflected his administration’s commitment to maintaining an effective government structure and preventing vacancies from disrupting public service delivery.
He urged them to familiarize themselves with the vision of his administration and discharge their responsibilities in line with its principles and direction.
Governor Alia further charged the appointees to always place the interest of Benue State above personal considerations in the performance of their official duties.
The appointments are expected to improve coordination and strengthen service delivery across the affected government offices and institutions.
