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Governor Hyacinth Alia sends his heartfelt condolences to the family, the Tiv Area Traditional Council (TATC), the good people of Jechira and the entire people of Benue State over the death of the Tor Jechira, His Royal Highness, Clement Kparevfa Uganden, whose demise took place in a London Hospital on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. The […]

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has inaugurated the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the disturbances/attacks in Ukum Local Government Area (and other matter connected Therewith). Performing the exercise Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi Governor Alia said it was imperative to set up a Commission of […]

The management of Novus Microfinance Bank calls for applications from interested and qualified candidates as Banking Agents in the Benue Financial Inclusion Project. The Executive Governor, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, aims at engaging 3,000 youths as Banking Agents across the 276 council wards of Benue State, ensuring that Benue residents gain […]

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has called on unions, groups and individuals intending to join the planned August 1st, 2024 protest across the country, to shelve the idea, bring forth their demands and give the government a chance to look into them. Governor Alia stated this on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, […]

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has solicited the support of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in streamlining the state’s economy to engender economic growth, employment, the development of vital infrastructure and technology, as well as enhance financial inclusion. The governor made the appeal when he paid a […]

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has appointed Professor Abraham Girgih, as the Director-General, Benue State Directorate For Diaspora Linkages and Investments. Prof. Abraham Girgih, whose appointment takes immediate effect, is a seasoned academic of international repute. His strength lies in his ability to negotiate, mediate and mobilize for investments […]

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Jacob Ayange Akaa Gbamwuan (RTD) as the Director General, Bureau of Homeland Security. It would be recalled that during the last Benue State Security Council Meeting, the establishment of a Bureau of Homeland Security to be […]

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved a five-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the recent disturbances in Ukum. The committee, approved by Governor Alia on July 20th, 2024, will be chaired by Hon. Justice Samson Itodo (Rtd), a seasoned legal expert known for his judicial acumen […]