‎PRESS RELEASE ‎ ‎GOVERNOR ALIA MAKES NEW APPOINTMENTS, CONSTITUTE BOARDS. ‎

‎Sunday, September 14, 2025.

‎The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia , has approved new appointments into various offices and statutory boards in some Commissions in the State.

‎The appointments, which take immediate effect, are as follows:

‎1. Linda Ene Agada – Special Adviser on MSMEs/Microfinance.

‎2. Hon. James Tor – Special Adviser on Politics, Mobilisation & Special Duties.

‎3. Dr. Shadrach Ukuma – Director-General, Arts, Culture & Tourism.

‎4. Tivlumun Bulya – Personal Assistant on Benue State House of Assembly Matters.

‎For the Benue State Pension Commission, the governor has approved the appointment of the following persons as Chairman and members of the Board:

‎1. Mbajwa Zungwega Nicholas – Chairman.

‎2. Cmrd. Umaja A. Alloysius – Member.

‎3. Asen Sambe – Member.

‎4. Special Adviser, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs – Member.

‎5. Commissioner for Finance – Member.

‎6. Chairman, Local Government Service Commission – Member.

‎7. Head of Service – Member.

‎8. Director-General, Benue State Planning Commission – Member.

‎Relatedly, the following persons have been appointed as the Chairman and members of the Board of the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC). They are:

1. ‎Chief Elizabeth Shuluwa – Chairman.

2. ‎Andrew Aondofa Chila – Member.

3. ‎Ashi Iortyom Donald – Member.

4. ‎John Ochonye Oyishoma – Member.

5. ‎Commissioner for Trade & Industry – Member.

6. ‎Commissioner for Justice & Attorney General of the State – Member.


‎For the Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), the Chairman and members of the Board as appointed by the Governor are as follows:

1. ‎Ande Clement Shianti – Member.

2. ‎Anyam Terzungwe Jeremiah – Member.

3. ‎Elizabeth Onekele – Member.

4. ‎Representative, Ministry of Finance – Member.

5. ‎Representative, Ministry of Agriculture – Member

‎Governor Alia urges the newly appointed officials to bring their wealth of experience, commitment, and professionalism to bear in the discharge of their duties.

‎The Governor emphasizes that the appointments are part of his administration’s determination to strengthen governance structures and drive sustainable development across the state.

‎He further calls on the appointees to see their positions as a call to service, assuring that his administration remains resolute in delivering on its mandate to transform Benue State for the benefit of all.

‎Sir Tersoo Kula, mnipr,
‎Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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