Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved his Executive Council, appointing a former two term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher, as new Chief of Staff.
The new appointee who is a seasoned administrator is also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank.
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A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, disclosed that the decision was announced at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council, with a declaration that the new Chief of Staff’s appointment takes immediate effect.
Kula said the governor appreciates all the former Commissioners who worked with him for two years, calling on those who may not be called back or reappointed to stay in the party and continue to liaise with the system as they are only paving way for other citizens who may be chosen to replace them to also contribute their quota.
According to the statement, the dissolution affects only the Chief of Staff and the Commissioners.
Speaking on behalf of the dissolved Commissioners, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim appreciated the Governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.
According to him, “…at every stage in life, everywhere you are called to serve is a school. We have learnt a lot while working with you.”
The CPS added that the former Commissioners are directed to handover to the Permanent Secretaries of their Ministries as soon as possible.
