Alia swears in 17 Commissioners, 23 Special Advisers in Benue

…Tasks them to live up to their responsibilities

By Titus Atondiu, Makurdi

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has  sworn -in  17 Commissioners and 23 Special Advisers to form his cabinet.

Alia also charged the newly members of the State Executive Council to live up to their responsibilities by showing  determination, courage and resilience so as to make lasting meaningful impact on the lives of the people.

Alia performed the function on Tuesday at the banquet Hall of the Government House, in Makurdi, the State Capital.

He stated that  the inauguration of the new cabinet marks a milestone in his government’s effort to reposition the State and bring about the needed development.

The Governor told the new appointees that their selection is a call to dedicate themselves to service with trust and loyalty, adding that they have been entrusted with great responsibility and must reassure the Benue people that their trust in them is not misplaced.

“It is imperative to honour this trust. You should bring about positive change and uplift lives of the people you serve. You should listen to their grievances and work tirelessly to meet thier demands.

“A key performance index, KPI will be periodically used to monitor you to determine your ability to serve Benue people. My 100 days of which am proud of, so people are looking to your own 100 days in office.

“You owe the people to channel energy to effecting positive change. Know that the decision you make today will shape the future of the State. Commit to unity and unwavering support to build a prosperous Benue State,” he charged them.

Nigerian NewsDirect reports that the Governor went ahead to assign portfolios to the 17 inaugurated Commissioners.