Benue State Assembly Extends Tenure for Local Government Caretaker Chairmen

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.