BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT, ASUTIBS SIGN MOU ON 25/35 SALARY STRUCTURE, APPEAL FOR END TO STRIKE
The Benue State Government and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Tertiary Institutions of Benue State (ASUTIBS), the umbrella body representing academic staff of polytechnics and colleges of education in the state, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the implementation of the approved 25/35 salary structure for academic staff. Under the […]
ALIA RECEIVES REPORT ON SALE, LEASE OF GOVERNMENT ASSETS
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has received the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Sale and Lease of Government Assets, Companies and Markets in the state. The report was presented to the Governor at the Old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, on Monday, September 21, 2026, by the Chairman […]
BENUE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES SUSPENSION OF CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF MUSLIM PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD, APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF ACTING OFFICERS
The Benue State Executive Council under the leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the suspension of the Chairman and the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for a period of three (3) months, with effect from Monday, 21st September, 2026. The affected officials are Alhaji […]
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 […]
Governor Alia Bags MSMES Award
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has bagged an outstanding award for the support of the development and growth of Micro, Small and Medium -Scale Enterprises(MSMEs) in Benue The award is in recognition of Governor Alia’s outstanding efforts in supporting the development and growth of medium and small-scale enterprises (MSEs) […]