GOVERNOR ALIA APPRECIATES SECURITY AGENCIES FOR SWIFT REACTION IN ATTACK ON UKUM
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia appreciates the prompt response by security agencies in the herdsmen terror attack on Ukum Local Government Area. Terrorists masquerading as herdsmen in the early hours of today invaded and attacked the people of Mbaterem in Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina, Aboajio, Ukpen communities of Mbazun ward, killing some and inflicting […]
GOVERNOR ALIA RECEIVES LETTER OF NOMINATION AS THE SUN’S GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
Thursday, Sept 9, 2026 The Management of The Sun newspapers has nominated Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia as The Sun Governor of the Year award, 2026 This is even as the Governor said, he is happy to know that his “siren” has blasted beyond Benue state, fetching him such very prestigious recognition by one of the […]
MR. PETER OBI MUST STOP LIES AGAINST GOVERNOR ALIA AND BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Benue State Government has rejected, in the strongest terms, claims by the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi that he was blocked by thugs working for the state government from accessing Yelewata to console with families of 2025 attacks. The allegations are unfounded and desperate attempt […]
GOVERNOR ALIA APPROVES APPOINTMENTS OF PSA AND GLO
Monday, August 24, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Mr. Nathan Angwe as Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Affairs. Agwe, a retired Principal Inspector for Local Government replaces former PSA Ioryue Yajir. He hails from Mbayange , Mbaakpough, Mbayion, Gboko LGA. He is a retired staff member of […]
Gov. Alia Appoints John Akuse as Director General, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of Mr. John Akuse Aondoaseer as Director General of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The appointment takes immediate effect. Mr. Akuse holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Economics from Trinity College, Seychelles, and a Bachelor of Science in Business […]
MY PRIORITY IS TO PROTECT MY PEOPLE AND SAFEGUARD OUR LANDS TO CONTINUE FEEDING THE NATION – Alia
Friday, July 17, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia has said his priority is to keep Benue and secure her land for the people to farm unhindered, not just for the sake of feeding the nation, but to equally boost the economy of the state and country. He vowed that he would not relent until terrorists are […]
GOVERNOR ALIA APPRECIATES PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR APPROVING NIGERIAN ARMY DIVISION IN MAKURDI
Thursday, July 30, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, expresses profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, as part of the expansion of the Army’s operational structure from 8 to 12 Divisions nationwide. He describes the decision as a timely intervention […]
GOVERNOR APPOINTS PROF. SHILGBA NEW VICE CHANCELLOR UAST
Thursday, July 30, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Prof. Leonard Karshima SHILGBA as Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh. Prof. Shilgba takes over from Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua who has been relieved for administrative reasons. The appointment takes immediate effect. Shilgba is a Professor of mathematics, […]
GOV. ALIA INAUGURATES ECONOMIC AND POLICY ADVISORY TEAM
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia has formally inaugurated the state’s Economic and Policy Advisory Team, with a charge of using their expertise to drive evidence-based governance and sustainable growth. Those inaugurated include; 1. Mr Nick Agule – Team Lead 2. Mrs Carolyn Okoh Folami – Co-Team Lead 3. Prof Naomi Onyeje Doki 4. […]
GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA HAS APPROVED SOME KEY APPOINTMENTS IN HIS ADMINISTRATION.
Wednesday, July 28, 2026 He also approved the creation of some agencies and appointed their heads. The agencies include; 1. Benue Road Maintenance Agency – Engr. Thaddeus Terngu Tarzomon – General Manager 2. North Central Development Commission – Dr. Ben Ebe – State Coordinator. Ben Ebe, PhD, is a seasoned communications leader, media executive, and […]