By Isaac Kertyo
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of, Dr Ihu Eunice Ogbenyi, as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of Benue State.
A press statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, indicates that the decision to appoint the new Head of Service followed the death of late, Dr Moses Agbogbo Ode, who served in that capacity between 2023 and 2026.
According to the statement, the acting HoS, Dr Ogbenyi who hails from Oju Local Government Area of Benue State was born on the 12th June, 1973.
The statement added that before her appointment, she was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Survey, Benue State. She obtained her Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Mathematics/Physics in 1996 from College of Education, Oju and further obtained B.Sc. 2005, Masters 2010 and Ph.D 2021 all in Mathematics Education at the Fr Adasu University, Makurdi.
Governor Alia, charged the new Head of Service to uphold professionalism in course of her assignment.
“As you assume this critical role, I charge you with the responsibilities, principles, and priorities that will guide your stewardship and ensure continuity, professionalism, and service to the public.
“You must ensure your official actions conform with the vision and principles of this administration to continue with the reforms in the civil service and uphold at all times the sanctity and dignity of your office “, he further charges the new appointee.
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