Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of James Ivever as chairman of the Benue State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC).

This is contained in a statement by his chief press secretary (CPS), Tersoo Kulain, in Makurdi.

According to the statement, Mr Alia also appointed Humbe Mkena as commissioner I, Nicholas Gyegwe as commissioner II, Sule Ujah as commissioner III, and Scholastica Lyam as commissioner IV, respectively.

The statement also indicated that the governor approved the appointments of three additional principal special assistants (PSAs) on community relations.

Those appointed included Stephen Otitolaiye, principal special assistant (PSA) community liaison (Yoruba); Moses Iwuchukwu, principal special assistant (PSA) community liaison (Igbo); and Baba Sallau Mohammed, principal special assistant (PSA) community liaison (Hausa).

The statement stated that the governor believed that the new appointees were qualified and capable of carrying out their duties effectively, considering their qualifications and past achievements.

He charged the new appointees to be loyal to the administration and prioritise the interests of the state in all their actions and decisions.

(NAN)