The newly appointed Gubernatorial Liaison Officers (GLOs) in the twenty-three Local Government Areas of Benue State have been charged to imbibe the spirit of hard work and commitment in the discharge of their duties.
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia gave the charge Monday while inaugurating the GLOs in the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi.
The Governor disclosed that the duties of the GLOs were among others, to serve as a bridge between the Benue State Government and the populace towards ensuring that the efforts his administration is making to improve the lives of the people, especially those at the grassroot, trickles down to the designated beneficiaries.
While describing their appointment as an opportunity for them to work for and with their people, Governor Alia assured them of one hundred percent support to enable them carry out their responsibilities effectively.
He further urged the GLOs to involve all relevant stakeholders, especially the Local Government Council Chairmen towards achieving the desired goals.
Those appointed include: Vandeikya – Joseph Ugo Yawe, Ushongo – Atetan Mvendaga, Katsina-Ala – Jerry Gwaza, Ukum – Jerome Ukor, Logo – Amb. Gbaya Jinawa, Kwande – Engr. Msughter Chigh, Konshisha – Philip Achua, Gboko – Hon. Andrew Akoso, Buruku – Cephas Agber, Tarka – Hon. Roy Ashirga andMakurdi – James Dwem.
Others are: Gwer West – Henry Agba, Gwer East – Comfort Agbo, Guma – Unongo Simon, Ado – Ugwuru Matthew, Ogbadibo – Udoh Austin, Okpokwu – Charles Ameh, Ohimini – Yusuf Hussaini, Otukpo – Hon. Agbo Uloko, Apa- Emmanuel Yahaya Eigege, Agatu – Philip Otukpa as well as Obi – Peter Celestine Onuwa and Oju – Grace Ezekiel.
Meanwhile, the Gubernatorial Liaison Officer for Gboko Local Government Area, Hon. Andrew Akoso, was not inaugurated alongside his colleagues because his appointment was being reviewed
