Gov Alia Dissolves Cabinet, Appoints New CoS

The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council.

The Governor, however, appointed Barr Moses Atagher, the former two-term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, as the new Chief of Staff.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, described Barr. Atagher is a seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank. He said his appointment takes immediate effect.

According to the CPS, the decision was announced by the Governor at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council.”

He quoted the Governor as appreciating all the former Commissioners who worked with him for two years. He called on those who may not be called back or reappointed to stay in the party and continue to liaise with the system, as they are only paving the way for other citizens who may be chosen to replace them to also contribute their quota.

“Apart from the Chief of Staff, the Governor announced that the dissolution affects only Commissioners”

Speaking on behalf of the dissolved Commissioners, Barrister Bemsen Mnyim, who was the Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, appreciated the Governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.

He said, “At every stage in life, everywhere you are called to serve, is a school. We have learnt a lot while working with you.”

The CPS informed that the former Commissioners are directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries of their Ministries as soon as possible.