Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has officially extended an invitation to the Governor-elect of the state, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to nominate his representatives to the transition committee set up by the State Government.
Governor Ortom, represented by the Secretary to the State Government who is also Chairman of the Transition Committee, Prof Anthony Ijohor, Monday, April 3rd, 2023 visited the Governor-elect at his Makurdi residence and presented Governor Ortom’s letter to him.
Ortom also assured the Governor-elect of a seamless handover to the incoming administration, accordijg to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary Nathaniel Ikyur.
In his brief remarks, the Governor-elect, Fr Alia expressed appreciation to Governor Ortom for congratulating him and also formally requesting him to join in the State Transition Committee in preparation for handover to the incoming administration.
Rev. Fr. Alia pledged that he will in the next few days nominate some members of his team to join the Transition Committee as officially requested.
The Governor’s delegation also comprised the State Head of Civil Service, Mrs Veronica Onyeke and the Commissioner for Education, Dr Saawuan Tarnongu.
