Benue: Gov Alia appoints Mathias Omikpa as Special Adviser on Rural Development

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Hon. Mathias Agbo Omikpa as Special Adviser on Rural Development and Community Mobilization.

The appointment, according to the government, is aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, enhancing rural infrastructure development, and improving community mobilization efforts across the state.

Hon. Omikpa, an administrator, entrepreneur, human resources professional, and politician, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and a Diploma in Personnel Management from Benue State University, Makurdi.

Before his appointment, he served as Executive Director of OMIX Group, Ugbokolo, where he oversaw operations, agricultural and enterprise management, staff supervision, and business development.

Omikpa has also held several political positions, including elected Councillor representing Amejo Ward in Okpokwu Local Government Area. He served as Director General of the Daniel Onjeh Campaign Organization and was Campaign Coordinator for the Buhari/Osinbajo Presidential Campaign in Benue South Senatorial District.

He was also a member of the Federal Government’s Extended Special Public Works Programme Selection Committee in Benue State and participated in the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general elections.

Governor Alia expressed confidence in Omikpa’s ability to deliver on his new assignment, citing his extensive experience in administration, political coordination, and community engagement.

The governor noted that the appointment reflects his administration’s commitment to accelerating rural development and ensuring greater participation of communities in governance and development initiatives across Benue State.