Gov Alia suspends 3 top officials in Benue

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the suspension of three government officials following recommendations by the State Assembly.

Those affected include:

Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)

Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government

Mr. Michael Uper, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission

The announcement was made in a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the suspension takes immediate effect and will last for one month.

“In line with the resolutions passed by the House, His Excellency affirms the following:

The suspension of the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, for one month, effective from today.

“The suspension of the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs Grace Adagba, for a period of one month, effective from today.

“The immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper for the period of one month, effective from today,” the statement read in part.

It will be recalled that the State Assembly had, on different occasions, recommended the suspension of the three government officials for six months each, but the recommendations were not approved by the governor.

As a result, the house thereafter declined the screening of the eight commissioner nominees forwarded to them by the governor and also vowed not to act on any correspondence emanating from the executive until the governor approves their recommendations.

Governor Alia, in the statement, further reiterated his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the principles of separation of powers.

He also commended the House of Assembly for exercising its constitutional responsibilities and assured the people of the State that his administration remains dedicated to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

The Governor urged all affected institutions to ensure seamless continuity of service delivery during this period and called on the people of the State to continue to support the government’s efforts towards building a state that works for all.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday approved the suspension of three government officials earlier recommended by the State Assembly.

The suspended government officials included the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education, Dr Grace Adagba, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, and Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper.

This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, and made available to newsmen.

According to the statement, the suspension, which takes effect from today, will last for a period of one month.

“In line with the resolutions passed by the House, His Excellency affirms the following:

“The suspension of the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, for a period of one month, effective from today.

“The suspension of the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Grace Adagba, for a period of one month, effective from today.

“The immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper for the period of one month, effective from today,” the statement read in part.

It will be recalled that the State Assembly had, on different occasions, recommended the suspension of the three government officials for six months each, but the recommendations were not approved by the governor.

As a result, the house thereafter declined the screening of the eight commissioner nominees forwarded to them by the governor and also vowed not to act on any correspondence emanating from the executive until the governor approves their recommendations.

Governor Alia, in the statement, further reiterated his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the principles of separation of powers.

He also commended the House of Assembly for exercising its constitutional responsibilities and assured the people of the State that his administration remains dedicated to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

The Governor urged all affected institutions to ensure seamless continuity of service delivery during this period and called on the people of the State to continue to support the government’s efforts towards building a state that works for all.