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Benue governor-elect unveils 29-member transition committee

Mr Kula said that the committee was to collaborate with the state government transition committee to ensure a seamless handover of power.

• April 20, 2023
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia
Hyacinth Alia [Photo Credit: The Will]

The Benue Governor-elect, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has constituted a 29-member transition committee toward a smooth takeover on May 29.

This is contained in a statement signed by his Director of Communications, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Thursday in Makurdi.

Mr Kula said that the committee was to collaborate with the state government transition committee to ensure a seamless handover of power.

“The committee has a former state Head of Service, Chief Mike Iordye as its chairman, while Mr Dan Ashiekaa is to serve as secretary.

“Other members are Prof. John Enyi, Prof. Steve Ugbah, Hinga Biem, Moses Tule, Samuel Agule, Paul Biam, Moses Atagher and Dr Emmanuel Atser, among others,” he said.

Mr Kula said that the committee would be inaugurated on Friday in Makurdi.

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