Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has constituted the State Primary Healthcare Board and approved 23 appointments to fill vacant positions in his administration.
This is contained in a statement on Monday in Markurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula.
According to the statement, the appointments are aimed at strengthening primary healthcare administration and ensuring continuity in government operations and service delivery.
Kula said Dr Godfrey Tolough has been appointed Chairman of the Benue State Primary Health Care Board, while Dr Kelvin Kadev will serve as its Executive Secretary.
Other members of the board are Mr Chiangi Anongu, representing Zone A; Mr Gabriel Ugber, representing Zone B; and Dr Obeka Ochim representing Zone C.
The statement said the governor also approved 23 appointments to replace former appointees who resigned from his administration.
Among those appointed are Jonathan Igbondo as Special Adviser on Unions and Labour Relations.
Mr Dickson Ocheokwoi was appointed Special Adviser on Works, Housing and Urban Development, while Engr. Benjamin Iko will serve as Special Adviser on International Investment.
Others include Mr Micheal Mtseve as Special Adviser on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Mr Augustine Akaavah as Director-General, Social Investment.
The governor also appointed Mr Fabian Ahil as Personal Special Assistant on Protocol and Wardrobe, while Mr Attah Mark Ochoga will serve as Personal Special Assistant on Digital Economy and Job Creation.
Mr Eric Ameh was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor, while David Agbanyi will serve as Senior Special Assistant on Rehabilitation Centre, Apir.
Similarly, Linda Dirisu was appointed Coordinator, Benue State Sexual Assault Referral Centre, while Dr Abutu Tolbert Terdue will serve as Director of Research, Benue Public Service Institute.
Other appointees are Mr Mimi Ihyembe, Personal Special Assistant on Local Government Area Coordination and Monitoring; and Mr Linus Madugu, Member, Benue Investment and Property Company Board.
Mr Unongo Simon and Benjamin Ikyereve were appointed Government Liaison Officers for Guma and Tarka Local Government Areas, respectively.
Others are Mr Dominic Igba, Personal Assistant, Office of the Chief of Staff; and Mr Ayongol Terhemen, Personal Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation.
The governor also appointed Mr Terzungwe Yina as Special Adviser on Sanitation and Mrs Maureen Iortyer as Government Liaison Officer, Makurdi Local Government Area.
Jacob Agede was appointed Special Adviser on Agriculture, while Mr Terfa Agbavanger will serve as Secretary, Benue Independent Electoral Commission.
The remaining appointees are Patience Erube, Personal Special Assistant on Protocol, Office of the Deputy Governor; and Dr Tersoo Apenda , Executive Secretary, Benue State Scholarship Board.
Alia congratulated the appointees and urged them to work towards achieving the vision of his administration.
“You must understand that your appointment underscores my administration’s commitment to maintaining an effective government structure and ensuring that vacant positions do not create gaps in the delivery of public services,” he said.
He urged them to study the vision of his administration and work strictly in line with its direction and principles.
The governor further charged them to always put the interest of the state first in the discharge of their official responsibilities.
The appointments, which take immediate effect, are expected to strengthen coordination and service delivery across the affected offices and institutions. (NAN)www.nannews.ng
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