July 22, (THEWILL) – Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Jacob Ayange Akaa Gbamwuan (Rtd), as the Director General, Bureau of Homeland Security.
THEWILL recalls that during the last Benue State Security Council Meeting, the establishment of a Bureau of Homeland Security to be domiciled directly under the office of the Governor was pronounced.
A graduate of Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna; Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria; University of Jos; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Commodore Gbamwuan is a specialist in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (MLCJ).
He served the Nigerian military meritoriously and retired into community service before the present appointment.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, in a statement on Monday, said the governor believes that Commodore Gbamwuan will use his wealth of experience, national and international connections, as well as security expertise to bear on his vision on tackling insecurity in the state.
Governor Alia while congratulating the new appointee charge him to ensure he put the interest of the state first in all his official dealings.
The statement added that the appointment is with immediate effect.
