The Benue State House of Assembly Tuesday released the list of commissioner-nominees earlier sent to them by Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Tersoo Kula also announced the names of advisers and senior special assistants appointed by the governor.
Of the list, 17 are commissioner-nominees and advisers respectively while 24 are senior special assistants.
Those nominated for commissioners include Joyce Luga – Gboko, Hon. Barr. Omale Omale – Apa, Hon. Dr. Yanmar M. Ortese – Guma, Rev. Dr. Frederick Ikyaan – Gwer-West, Hon. Ugwu Odoh – Ogbadibo, Hon. Kwaghba Amande – Katsina-Ala, Matthew Aboh – Ukum, Hon. Tiza – Imojime – Buruku, and Hon. Aondowase Kunde – Konshisha.
Others are Hon. Prof. Jonah Ogbaji – Oju, Barr. Martin Shaager – Ushongo, Hon. Michael Oglegba – Otukpo, Hon. Ann Itodo – Okpokwu, Hon. Barr. Fidelis Mnyim – Makurdi, Hon Nick Eworo – Obi, Terkimbi Ikyange – Ushongo and Awuna Orpin – Tarka
It could be noted that there have been controversies over the late release of the list of commissioners with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) passing the criticism.
The PDP had several issued statements accusing the Governor Hyacinth Alia of violating the law and running his government as sole administrator.
Benue assembly transmits 17 commissioner-nominees, 24 aides to governor
