April 27, (THEWILL) – The 56-member transition committee, comprising members of the committee set up by Governor Samuel Ortom and that of the governor-elect, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has expressed satisfaction with its inaugural meeting, which was held at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi on Thursday.
Briefing newsmen after a closed-door session, the Head of the state’s 27-member committee and Secretary to the Benue State Government, Prof. Tony Ijohor, said the parties agreed on the inauguration, as well as the timetable.
According to him, the committee also set up a timetable on how Ministries, Departments and Agencies will brief the coming administration on the current state of affairs before the handover on May 29, 2023.
Professor Ijohor noted that, since it was an inaugural meeting, nothing much was discussed but the media will be carried along over time.
Responding to questions, former Head of Civil Service of Benue State and leader of the 29-member Committee set up by the Governor-elect, Chief Michael Iordye, said the joint transition meeting was smooth.
He said it was agreed that the incoming administration will drive the Committee and inauguration, as well as set up an agenda, expressing hope that the handling of errands ceremony will be a hitch-free exercise by the grace of God.
