Ortom dissolves cabinet retains 4 commissioners, 7 advisers

Benue state Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, has approved a partial dissolution of the state executive council.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Ijoho (SAN) made available to newsmen yesterday in Makurdi revealed that four commissioners and seven special advisers are to, however, retain their portfolios.
The four commissioners are Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr.
Michael Gusa, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Dennis Ityavyar, Commissioner for Finance, Mr.
David Olufu, and that of Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals, Mr.
Bernard Unenge.
According to the statement, the Special Advisers who have retained their portfolios are those of Development Cooperation, SDGs and NEPAD, Dr Magdalene Dura, Special Adviser on Education, Mr.
Matthew Mnyam, Special Adviser on Gender, Employment and Labour Matters, Chief Ode Enyi, Special Adviser on Government House Administration, Mr.
Thomas Anajav, Special Adviser on Media, Information and Technology, Mr.
Tahav Agerzua, Special Adviser on Security, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Hemba, retired, and Special Adviser on Special Duties, Mr.
Joseph Odaudu.
The statement said the partial dissolution of the exco takes immediate effect, saying the outgoing members of the council are to handover to their permanent secretaries or most senior directors in their ministries.
According to the SSG, “the governor expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing members of the Benue state executive council for their service to the state and wish them well in their future endeavours.”