* Gov Alia appoints Deborah Serumun as replacement
Professor Joseph Alakali has resigned from his position as the Secretary to the Benue State Government.
Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed this through a statement on Tuesday.
He said Alakali submitted his resignation letter on Monday, stating that he needs time to address personal challenges.
The statement read: “In accepting the resignation, Governor Alia expressed gratitude to Prof. Alakali for serving the State under his administration for a year and three months.
“He wishes him well and prays that the Almighty grants the former SSG the strength to tackle the many challenges he has chosen to address,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Governor Alia has approved the appointment of Barr. Deborah Aber Serumun as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), following Alakali’s resignation.
Barrister Aber is a graduate of the University of Jos and Nasarawa State University, whom Governor Alia believes her wealth of experience and trustworthy record of service will add significant value to his government.
The governor charged her to remain focused and align her work with the vision of the administration as outlined in the working document; urged her to always prioritise the interests of the state in her day-to-day official functions.
The appointment, according to a statement by Kula, is with immediate effect.
