Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Wednesday night dissolved the State Executive Council.
Alia, however, appointed a former two-term Attorney-General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher, as his Chief of Staff.
Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator who is also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank, is expected to resume his new position immediately.
A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Tersoo Kula, indicated that the decision was announced by the Governor at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council.
The governor appreciated all the 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.
He added that apart from the Chief of Staff, the dissolution affected only Commissioners.
Speaking on behalf of the dissolved Commissioners, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim according to the statement, appreciated the governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.
Mnyim was quoted to have said, “At every stage in life, everywhere you are called to serve is a school. We have learnt a lot while working with you.”
Meanwhile, the former Commissioners are directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries of their Ministries as soon as possible.
