Governor Hyacinth Alia of the Benue State has forwarded a list of 23 caretaker chairmen nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
This is coming about five months after the dissolution of elected local government council chairmen in the state.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sir Tersoo Kula, who disclosed this in a statement, confirmed the list had been sent to the lawmakers for screening.
The nominees are Hon. Guda T. Daniel, Vandeikya; Philip Achua, Konshisha; Alex T A Aka, Ushongo; Mark Tyhula Tile, Kwande; Francis Zanzaan, Katsina-Ala; Yakubu Ochepo, Agatu; Matthew Ochai Alidu, Apa; and Ire Arubi, Obi.
Also included are Hon.Oko Michael Etebe, Oju; Simon Unongo,Guma; Alexander Oketa Omaku, Otukpo; Charles Onazi Agbese, Ado; Okoh Joseph, Ogbadibo; and Omale Douglas Onyilo, Okpokwu.
The rest are Hon Samson Adah, Ohimini; Agber Tavershima Abraham, Gboko; Roy Terna Ashirga,Tarka; Agber Iorkya, Buruku; James Dwem, Makurdi; Comfort Agbo, Gwer-East; and Henry Agba,Gwer-West.