Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

the appointment followed the resignation of Prof. Joseph Alakali, who tendered his resignation on Monday.

Alakali had in his letter of resignation stated that he needed time to address some personal challenges.

Sir Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia announced this in a statement on Tuesday.

According to Kula, the new SSG, Barr. Aber, is a seasoned solicitor and arbitrator with a strong sense of initiative and excellent analytical skills.

“She is a team player with good interpersonal skills who always strives for excellence and aims to contribute positively to the success and growth of an organization.

“She aspires to work in a reputable and challenging environment that encourages professionalism.

“Barr. Aber is a graduate of the University of Jos and Nasarawa State University.

“Governor Alia believes that with her wealth of experience and trustworthy record of service, Barr. Aber will add significant value to his government.

“He charges her to remain focused and align her work with the vision of the administration as outlined in the working document.

“He urged her to always prioritize the interests of the state in her day-to-day official functions.

“The appointment takes immediate effect”, the statement added.