BREAKING: Gov Alia assigns portfolios to newly appointed commissioners in Benue

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has assigned portfolios to the newly inaugurated commissioners in Benue State, marking a major step in strengthening the state’s executive council.

Hon. Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche will oversee the Ministry of Health and Human Services, while Dr. Ortese Yanmar takes charge of the Ministry of Cooperative and Rural Development. Dr. Benjamin Ashaver has been appointed Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Management, and Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan will head the Ministry of Lands.

The Ministry of Finance will be led by Hon. Michael Oglegba, while Tiza Isaac Imojime is in charge of Youth Creativity and Development. Hon. Alumo Orpin has been assigned Industry, Trade and Investment, just as Hon. Ugwu Odoh will oversee Water Resources. Hon. Kunde Aondowase is now Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, while Hon. Kwaghgba Amande takes charge of ICT and Digital Economy.

Also, Hon. Joseph Ter Jir has been appointed Commissioner for Transportation, Power and Energy; Hon. James Dwem will oversee Science and Technology; and Dr. Ornguga Yangien has been named Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Hon. Theresa Odachi Ikwue is the new Commissioner for Women Affairs, while Dr. Adamu Margaret Ijaguwa will take charge of Education and Knowledge Management.

Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo has been appointed Commissioner for Information, while Hon. Dennis Iyaighgba will lead the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.