Benue: Alia swears in first female SSG

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said his administration has confidence and trust in the ability of Benue women to deliver on any given responsibility.

He stated this at the Old Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House, Makurdi, on Thursday while swearing in Barrister Aber Deborah as the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Benue State.

Alia said his administration recognizes the important roles women play in society, adding that the appointment of Aber as the first female SSG in the state reflects his government’s determination to elevate merit and diversity in leadership.

“As the first woman ever to be appointed as Secretary to the State Government in Benue State, Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah’s appointment is a testament to the confidence I, and indeed this administration, have in the abilities of the women of Benue.

“We recognize the important roles women play in our society, and this appointment reflects our determination to elevate merit and diversity in leadership,” the governor said.

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He expressed absolute confidence in the ability of the new SSG to carry out her assigned duties, saying she will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective coordination of government activities, fostering collaboration across ministries, and driving the policies and initiatives that will lead to the sustainable development of the state, assuring her of the full confidence of his administration.

Alia called on public servants, stakeholders, and the entire people of Benue to give the new SSG and his administration the needed support to succeed.

He said the work of building the state involves collective efforts, urging all to support and collaborate with his administration in the pursuit of progress and development in the state.

Responding, Deborah appreciated God and Governor Hyacinth Alia for the opportunity given to her to serve the state as the first female SSG.

She promised to pilot the affairs of her office with diligence and dedication in line with the administration’s blueprint, setting the foundation for a better and more prosperous Benue.