Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council and appointed Mr. Moses Atagher as his new Chief of Staff, replacing Mr. Paul Biam.
Atagher, a seasoned administrator, is a former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank (FMB) and a two-term Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state.
Governor Alia made the announcement through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Tersoo Kula in Makurdi.
According to Kula, the governor notified members of the council about the dissolution following the conclusion of the 12th Executive Council meeting of 2025 which was held in the state capital.
According to Kula, Governor Alia directed all outgoing commissioners to immediately hand over the affairs of their ministries to their respective permanent secretaries.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the former commissioners for their service and commitment over the past two years and urged those who might not be called back or reappointed to stay in the party and continue to liaise with the system.
Alia also stated that their removal would only pave the way for other citizens who might be chosen to replace them to also contribute their quota to the state.
Responding on behalf of the outgoing council members, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General and Public Order, Mr. Bemsen Mnyim, thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve.
“At every stage in life, everywhere you are called to serve is a school. We have learnt a lot while working with you sir,” Mnyim said.
