Nigerian Governor Dissolves State Executive Council
In a significant move aimed at repositioning his administration, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC).
The announcement, which came as a surprise to many, signals a major transition in the governance structure of the state and is believed to be part of Governor Alia’s efforts to refocus the machinery of government for improved service delivery.
A statement from the Government House confirmed the immediate termination of appointments of all commissioners and members of the council, directing them to hand over all official documents and property to the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries.
Governor Alia, who assumed office with a vision of restoring transparency, accountability, and developmental progress in Benue State, thanked the outgoing officials for their service. He expressed appreciation for their contributions thus far and urged them to remain available for future responsibilities as the administration moves into its next phase.
The dissolution of the cabinet comes amid growing calls for a cabinet reshuffle and performance review, with stakeholders urging the Governor to inject fresh energy and new ideas into his government to meet the expectations of the people.
Political observers have described the move as strategic, with expectations high that a new executive council will be constituted in the coming weeks, likely comprising technocrats and political allies aligned with the Governor’s vision for a better Benue.
As the state awaits the announcement of a new cabinet, citizens and analysts alike are watching closely to see the direction Rev. Fr. Alia’s administration will take in the months ahead.
