Governor Alia Bags 2 Honours At London Summit

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has been honoured with two recognitions at the London Political Summit 2026 in the United Kingdom.

The governor received the LPSA African Sub-National Champion of Education and Governor of the Year awards for 2025–2026.

The awards were received on behalf of the governor by the Benue State Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, who represented the state government at the summit held in London on October 14, 2026.

The recognition highlights education as a key area of sub-national governance and provides an international platform to showcase Benue State’s development priorities and educational aspirations.

The Benue State delegation at the event included Zaki Asen, Special Adviser to the Governor on International and Global Partnership; Prof. Leonard Shilgba, Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh; and Dr. Terna Francis Patrick, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board.

Others were Seember Wayo, Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Legal Matters, and Hon. Bem Tseen, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Teaching Service Board.

The delegation’s participation in the summit also provided an opportunity to strengthen international engagement, explore strategic partnerships and promote collaboration in education and other areas of development.

The London Political Summit 2026 brought together political leaders and other stakeholders to discuss governance, leadership and development, providing a platform for dialogue and international cooperation among national and sub-national representatives.