By John Ogunsemore
The Governor of Benue State, Rev.Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah as new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula disclosed this in a Tuesday statement.
He said the appointment took immediate effect.
The appointment followed the resignation of the former SSG, Prof. Joseph Alakali.
The governor’s aide said Alakali submitted his letter of resignation on Monday, stating that he needed time to address personal challenges.
“In accepting the resignation, Gov. Alia expressed gratitude to Prof. Alakali for serving the state under his administration for a year and three months.
“He wishes him well and prays that the Almighty grants the former SSG the strength to tackle the many challenges he has chosen to address,” the statement reads in part.
Meanwhile, the new SSG, Barr. Aber, is a seasoned solicitor and arbitrator with a strong sense of initiative and excellent analytical skills.
Barr. Aber is a graduate of the University of Jos and Nasarawa State University.
“She is a team player with good interpersonal skills who always strives for excellence and aims to contribute positively to the success and growth of an organisation.
“She aspires to work in a reputable and challenging environment that encourages professionalism.
“Governor Alia believes that with her wealth of experience and trustworthy record of service, Barr. Aber will add significant value to his government.
“He charges her to remain focused and align her work with the vision of the administration as outlined in the working document.
“He urged her to always prioritise the interests of the state in her day-to-day official functions,” the statement further reads.