Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The appointment follows the resignation of the former SSG, Prof. Joseph Alakali.
Alakali resigned on Monday to have time to address personal challenges.
In accepting the resignation, Governor Alia expressed gratitude to Prof. Alakali for serving the state under his administration for a year and three months.
He wishes him well and prays that the Almighty grants the former SSG the strength to tackle the many challenges he has chosen to address.
Meanwhile, the new SSG, Barr. Aber is a seasoned solicitor and arbitrator with a strong sense of initiative and excellent analytical skills.
She is a team player with good interpersonal skills who always strives for excellence and aims to contribute positively to the success and growth of an organization. She aspires to work in a reputable and challenging environment that encourages professionalism.
Barr. Aber is a graduate of the University of Jos and Nasarawa State University.
Governor Alia believes that with her wealth of experience and record of service, Barr. Aber will add significant value to his government.
He charges her to remain focused and align her work with the vision of his administration as outlined in the working document.
He urged her to prioritize the state’s interests in her daily official functions.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Credit: Tersoo Kula
