Benue: Alia constitutes Primary Healthcare board, approves 23 new appointments

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has constituted a five-member Benue State Primary Health Care Board and approved the replacement of 23 appointments to fill vacancies created by the resignation of some former appointees in his administration.

This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula.

The appointments, which take immediate effect, are aimed at strengthening the administration of primary healthcare in the state, sustaining effective governance and ensuring continuity in public service delivery.

The newly constituted Primary Health Care Board is headed by Dr Tolough Godfrey as Chairman, with Dr Kadev Kelvin serving as Executive Secretary.

Other members are Hon. Chiangi Anongu, representing Zone A; Mr Gabriel Ugber, representing Zone B; and Dr Obeka Jo-Lewis, representing Zone C.

In the replacement appointments, Mr Jonathan Igbondo was appointed Special Adviser on Unions and Labour Relations, while Dickson Ohaa will serve as Special Adviser on Works, Housing and Urban Development.

Others are Engr. Iko Benjamin, Special Adviser on International Investment; Micheal Mtseve, Special Adviser on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs; Augustine Liam, Director General, Social Investment; Fabian Luvin, PSA, Protocol and Wardrobe; and Mark Ochoga, PSA, Digital Economy and Job Creation.

Those appointed include Eric Ameh, Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor; Agbanyi David, Senior Special Assistant on Rehabilitation Centre, Apir; Linda Ene-Dirisu, Coordinator, Benue State Sexual Assault Referral Centre; Dr Abutu Tolbert, Director of Research, Benue State Planning Commission; and John Mimi Ihyembe, PSA on Local Government Area Coordination and Monitoring.

Others include Linus Madugu, Member, Benue Investment and Property Company Board; Hon. Unongo Simon, Government Liaison Officer, Guma LGA; Hon. Ikyereve Benjamin, Government Liaison Officer, Tarka LGA; Igba Dominic, Personal Assistant, Office of the Chief of Staff; and Ayongol Terhemen Abraham, Personal Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation.

Others are Terzungwe Yina, Special Adviser on Sanitation; Mrs Maureen Iortyer, Government Liaison Officer, Makurdi LGA; Jacob Agede, Special Adviser on Agriculture; Mr Andy Agbavanger, Secretary, Benue Independent Electoral Commission; Hon. Patience Erube, Personal Special Assistant, Protocol, Office of the Deputy Governor; and Dr Apenda Isaac, Executive Secretary, Benue State Scholarship Board.

Governor Alia congratulated the appointees and explained that their appointments reflected his administration’s commitment to ensuring an effective government structure and preventing vacancies from disrupting the delivery of public services.

He urged them to familiarise themselves with the vision of the administration and discharge their responsibilities in strict accordance with its direction and principles, while consistently placing the interest of the state above personal considerations.

The Governor expressed confidence that the appointments would strengthen coordination, improve institutional efficiency and enhance service delivery across the affected offices and agencies.

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