The Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has named Honou Denis Ter Iyaghigba as Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
The announcement was made today in Makurdi following the first State Executive Council meeting with the recently sworn-in commissioners.
The creation of this new ministry underscores Governor Alia’s commitment to diversifying the state’s economy beyond agriculture and public service. It reflects a forward-thinking approach to sustainable development and job creation.
An official release from Government House, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Tersoo Kula named the other Commissioners as follows:
1. Hon. Dr. Paul Ejeh Ogwuche, Commissioner for Health and Human services
2. Dr. Ortese Yanmar, Commissioner for Cooperatives and Rural Development
3. Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security.
4. Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan, Commissioner for Lands
5. Hon. Michael Oglegba, Commissioner for Finance
6. Tiza Isaac Imojime, Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity
7. Hon. Alumo Orpin, Commissioner for Industry Trade and Investment
8. Hon. Ugwu Odoh, Commissioner for Water Resources
9. Hon. Kunde Aondowase, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
10. Hon. Kwaghgba Amande, Commissioner for ICT and Digital Economy
11. Hon. Joseph Ter Jir, Commissioner for Transport, Power and Renewable Energy
12. Hon. James Dwem, Commissioner for Science and Technology
13. Dr. Ornguga Yangien, Hon Attorney General and commissioner for Justice
14. Hon. Theresa Odachi Ikwue, Commissioner for Woman Affairs
15. Dr. Adamu Margaret Ijaguwa, Commissioner for Education and Knowledge management
16. Dr. Peter Oboh Egbodo, Commissioner for Information.
The new cabinet is now fully constituted and poised to commence work on the administration’s agenda. The administration’s focus on strategic sectors like the blue economy, ICT, and youth creativity signals a renewed commitment to innovation and progress for the people of Benue.
