By Harriet Tornguvan
The Benue State House of Assembly has authorized a six-month extension for the caretaker committees overseeing the Local Government Councils. This decision was made following a letter from Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, which was presented to the Assembly by Speaker Chief Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh during today's plenary session.
The governor's letter highlighted that the current caretaker chairmen's terms are set to expire on June 5, 2024. The extension is intended to give the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BESIEC) adequate time to organize and conduct local government council elections.
While some caretaker chairmen have had their tenures extended, others have been replaced. The list of the current and new council chairmen is as follows:
1. Vandeikya - Hon. Guda Terkimbi Dennis
2. Konshisha - Hon. Philip Achuah
3. Ushongo - Hon. Timothy Hembaor
4. Katshina Ala - Hon. Shaku Justine
5. Kwande - Hon. Neji Vitalis Terhile
6. Gboko - Hon. Avar Verlumun
7. Tarkaa - Hon. Roy Terna Ashirga
8. Buruku - Hon. Agber Cephas
9. Makurdi - Hon. James Dwem
10. Gwer East - Hon. Mrs. Comfort Agbo
11. Gwer West - Hon. Henry Agba
12. Guma - Hon. Unongo Simon
13. Ukum - Hon. Iorzaa Victor
14. Logo - Hon. Benjamin Uzenda
15. Ado - Hon. Mrs. Gloria Ogebe
16. Agatu - Hon. Barr. Philip Ebenyaku
17. Apa - Hon. Ochai Alidu
18. Obi - Hon. Adokpe Onum
19. Ogbadibo - Hon. Emmanuel Agada Aba
20. Ohimini - Hon. Adugbo Idoko Fred
21. Otukpo - Hon. Dr. Wilson Eche
22. Okpokwu - Hon. Onyilo Douglas Omale
23. Oju - Hon. Ire Arubi
The nominated interim caretaker chairmen are required to submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Assembly by Thursday for screening and confirmation.
