July 31, (THEWILL) — Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the State Executive Council, appointing former Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher, as the new Chief of Staff.
Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator, is also a former Acting Managing Director of Federal Mortgage Bank, as his appointment takes immediate effect.
The Governor announced the decision at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday, quoted the governor appreciating 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 announced that the dissolution affects only Commissioners”, the statement added.
Speaking on behalf of the dissolved Commissioners, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim appreciates 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”, Mnyim said.
The statement added that former Commissioners are directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries of their Ministries as soon as possible.
