Benue Governor, Alia Assigns Ministries to Newly Sworn-In Commissioners

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has officially assigned portfolios to the recently inaugurated commissioners, marking a significant step toward strengthening the state’s executive arm.

Here’s a breakdown of the new commissioner appointments and their respective ministries:

• Ministry of Health and Human Services – Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche

• Ministry of Co-operatives and Rural Development – Dr. Ortese Yanmar

• Ministry of Agriculture and Food Management – Dr. Benjamin Ashaver

• Ministry of Lands – Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan

• Ministry of Finance – Hon. Michael Oglegba

• Ministry of Youth Creativity and Development – Tiza Isaac Imojime

• Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment – Hon. Alumo Orpin

• Ministry of Water Resources – Hon. Ugwu Odoh

• Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs – Hon. Kunde Aondowase

• Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy – Hon. Kwaghgba Amande

• Ministry of Transportation, Power and Energy – Hon. Joseph Ter Jir

• Ministry of Science and Technology – Hon. James Dwem

• Ministry of Justice / Attorney General – Dr. Ornguga Yangien

• Ministry of Women’s Affairs – Hon. Theresa Odachi Ikwue

• Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management – Dr. Adamu Margaret Ijaguwa

• Ministry of Information – Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo

• Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy – Hon. Dennis Iyaighgba

This portfolio distribution is expected to enhance the functionality of the state government and drive progress across various sectors.