Attah Ede, Makurdi

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, on Tuesday, sworn in 13 newly appointed permanent secretaries with a charge on them to avoid partisan politics and shun insubordination.
The governor who sworn in the new permanent secretaries at Government House, Makurdi, enjoined them to live up to expectations so that the confidence reposed in them would not be eluded.
He enjoined them to conduct themselves as responsive and responsible officers who are duty bound to implement policies and programmes of the administration in line with its seven point agenda.
He explained that as a government, they took time to search carefully and conducted due diligence to arrive at those thirteen officers.
Be noted that their appointments were based on merit as Civil Servants with cognate experience, proven integrity and exemplary track record of service.
“The new permanent secretaries are men and women our administration could vouch for because of their antecedents. I like to once again emphasize that these appointments are not mere political patronage but reward for hard work.
“I wish to therefore, urge you to brace up for the responsibilities ahead of you. As the Administrative Heads of the Ministries, you must ensure that Staff adhere to the codes of the Civil Service. Discipline and respect for constituted authorities should be the watchword among your Staff.
“You must avoid partisan politics and conduct yourselves as responsive and responsible Officers who are duty bound to implement policies and programmes of the administration in line with its seven point agenda.
“Be advised that anyone of you found culpable of any form of misconduct or anything capable of tarnishing the image of this government would be made to face appropriate sanctions. Our eyes would be placed on you not to police you but ensure that you do the right things all the time”, Alia stated.
Those sworn in as new permanent secretaries include: Dr. Elvis Ogenyi, Cephas Hough, Mrs. Tyoishi, A, Philip Nongu, Mrs. Martha Edor, Sir James Iorpuu, Mr. Batholomew Geraga, Mrs. Eunice Ihu Ogbenyi and Thomas Ese.
Also appointed are Mrs. Amine M. Bebbie ,Mrs. Babbie, Donald K. Wakwagh and Mrs. Helen Nembativ.