By Terdue Atondu, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has constituted a five-member Benue State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB) and approved 23 replacement appointments across various ministries, departments, agencies and government offices.
The appointments are aimed at strengthening the administration of primary healthcare in the state, filling existing vacancies and ensuring continuity and effective service delivery across the state government structure.
The Secretary to the State Government, Tersoo Kula, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, explaining that the appointments reflect Governor Alia’s commitment to strengthening governance and improving the efficiency of public institutions.
The newly constituted Primary Health Care Board is chaired by Dr. Tolough Godfrey, while Dr. Kadev Kenneth Kelvin will serve as its Executive Secretary.
Other members of the board are Hon. Chiangi Anongu, representing Zone A; Mr. Gabriel Ugber, representing Zone B; and Dr. Obeka Ochim Jo-Lewis, representing Zone C.
Meanwhile, the 23 replacement appointments approved by the Governor include:
Hon. Jonathan Iyoo Igbondo – Special Adviser on Unions and Labour Relations.
Rt. Hon. Dickson Ocheokwoi Benjamin Ohaa – Special Adviser on Works, Housing and Urban Development.
Engr. Iko Benjamin – Special Adviser on International Investment.
Michael Nyamtsam Mtseve – Special Adviser on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Akaavah Augustine Liam – Director-General, Social Investment.
Ahil Fabian Luvin – Personal Security Assistant, Protocol and Wardrobe.
Attah Mark Ochoga – Personal Special Assistant on Digital Economy and Job Creation.
Hon. Eric Ameh – Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor.
Agbanyi David Sixtus – Senior Special Assistant on Rehabilitation Centre, Apir.
Hon. Linda Ene Dirisu – Coordinator, Benue State Sexual Assault Referral Centre.
Dr. Abutu Tolbert Tordue – Director of Research, Benue State Planning Commission.
John Mimi Ihyembe – Personal Special Assistant on Local Government Area Coordination and Monitoring.
Linus Madugu – Member, Benue Investment and Property Company Board.
Hon. Unongo Simon – Government Liaison Officer, Guma Local Government Area.
Hon. Ikyereve Benjamin Aondonenge – Government Liaison Officer, Tarka Local Government Area.
Igba Terna Dominic – Personal Assistant, Office of the Chief of Staff.
Ayongol Terhemen Abraham – Personal Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation.
Terzungwe Yina – Special Adviser on Sanitation.
Mrs. Maureen Hembadoon Iortyer – Government Liaison Officer, Makurdi Local Government Area.
Jacob Tertsea Agede – Special Adviser on Agriculture.
Mr. Andy Terfa Agbavanger – Secretary, Benue State Independent Electoral Commission.
Hon. Patience Erube – Personal Special Assistant, Protocol, Office of the Deputy Governor.
Dr. Apenda Isaac Tersoo – Executive Secretary, Benue State Scholarship Board.
According to the statement, all the appointments take immediate effect.
Congratulating the appointees, Governor Alia said the appointments underscored his administration’s determination to maintain an effective government structure and prevent vacancies from creating gaps in public service delivery.
He charged the new appointees to familiarise themselves with the vision of his administration and ensure that their official responsibilities align with its principles and objectives.
“You must study the vision of the administration and work strictly in line with the direction and principles of the vision. You must always put the interest of the state first in all your official undertakings,” the Governor charged.
The appointments are expected to enhance administrative coordination, strengthen institutional capacity and improve service delivery across the affected government offices and institutions.
