…appoints new Chief of Staff, Barr Atagher.
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council and appoints former two-terms Attorney-General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Barr Moses Atagher, as new Chief of Staff.
Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator, is also former Acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank. His appointment takes immediate effect.
A Press statement, signed by Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, indicated that, “The decision was announced by the Governor at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council.”
He appreciates all 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.
Apart from the Chief of Staff, the governor also announced that the dissolution affects only 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 former Commissioners are directed to handover to the Permanent Secretaries of their Ministries as soon as possible.