Hyacinth Iormem Alia (born 15 May 1966) is a Nigerian Catholic cleric and politician who has been a serving governor of Benue State since 29 May 2023. Hyacinth Iormem Alia19th Governor of Benue StateAssumed office29 May 2023DeputySamuel OdePreceded bySamuel OrtomPersonal detailsBorn15 May 1966 (age 58)Mbangur, Mbadede, Vandeikya, Benue State, NigeriaPolitical partyAll Progressives CongressOccupationPolitician, Catholic priest

The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced the implementation of the new basic 9 national education policy. This Executive Chairman, SUBEB, Dr Grace Adagba, disclosed this on Wednesday during a radio programme on Radio Benue titled “On the Line” and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The new education policy…

Major markets in Benue State are Wurukum, Gboko, Zaki Biam, Tyowanye, Agbo (Vandeikya), Ihugh, Adikpo, Wannune, Katsina Ala, Otukpo. Others are: Benue is a State, located in the North-Central region of Nigeria, nicknamed the “Food Basket of the Nation” due to its great agricultural produce. The state produces a variety of crops like yams, rice, soybeans, cassava, and…

Benue Governor Alia Orders Seizure Of Palliative Truck Containing 578 Bags Of Rice As Federal Lawmaker KicksDSeptember 17, 2024NEWSThe federal lawmaker has condemned the governor’s actions, accusing him of politicising the issue. The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and Terseer Ugboh, the federal lawmaker representing Ushongo/Kwande Federal Constituency, are at odds following the governor’s directive…

Nigeria Civil Service Cadres Cadre in civil service refers to the classification of employees based on their specialization, level of education, and professional responsibilities. The Nigerian Civil Service plays a vital role being an important government component. It serves as the bureaucratic machinery through which policies are implemented and public services are delivered. Civil servants…

The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) wishes to inform all candidates who applied for teaching positions that, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) has been scheduled to hold from 23rd September to 28th October 2024 The examination is to take place at Athans Model College CBT Centre, Opposite UBA , Bank, Otukpo Road, Wurukum, Makurdi…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced that the 1,200 bags of rice provided by the Presidency as support for communities will be distributed exclusively to the elderly in the state. Alake shared this information through a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, which was made public…

The Catholic Diocese of Wukari ordains three Priests as it celebrates it’s 1 year Anniversary of Erection. The 3 Catholic priests ordained in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria are: Terzulum is Tiv, Ogah: Etulo and Bayero: Jukun. The 3 tribes and many other tribes in Taraba had passed through varying degrees of ethnic clashes. To help…

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia rejoices with the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-ala, Most Rev Isaac Dugu as he celebrates his birthday on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Governor Alia appreciates God for the life of Bishop Dugu, describing his roles of Chief teacher, sanctifier, and shepherd of God’s people…

Terwase Orbunde, a former Chief of Staff to past Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, was attacked and his wife and housemaid were abducted by unknown gunmen, Tersoo Kula reports. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, condemned in strong terms the unfortunate incident, saying, ‘I am shocked and dismayed by this barbaric act.’ ‘I have said…