By Terdue Atondu, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Nathan Angwe as Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Affairs.
The appointment was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, on Monday and made available to journalists in Makurdi.
Angwe, a retired Principal Inspector of Local Government and former staff member of the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Makurdi, replaces Ioryue Yajir, who previously occupied the position.
He hails from Mbayange, Mbaakpough, Mbayion in Gboko Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Alia also approved the appointment of Benjamin Aondonenge Ikyereve as the new Gubernatorial Liaison Officer (GLO) for Tarka Local Government Area.
Ikyereve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and previously served as Secretary to the Tarka Local Government Council.
Congratulating the appointees, Governor Alia said their appointments reflected their experience, competence and contributions to public administration.
He said Angwe’s extensive experience as a retired Principal Local Government Inspector, coupled with Ikyereve’s background in business administration and local government affairs, would strengthen the relationship between the state government and local councils.
According to the governor, the appointments were aimed at strengthening the “critical interface” between his office and the state’s local government councils.
He charged the new appointees to ensure seamless coordination and effective implementation of government policies at the grassroots.
Governor Alia also urged them to serve as strategic advisers on issues affecting their respective communities and contribute meaningfully to the administration’s development agenda.
