Alia after approving the appointment, charged Aber to always prioritize the interests of the state in her day-to-day official functions
By Kehinde Okeowo
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), making her the first female to the appointed to the position..
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the State Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula.
According to the CPS, the new SSG, Barr. Aber, is a seasoned solicitor and arbitrator with a strong sense of initiative and excellent analytical skills.
The statement further added, “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.
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“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.”
Aber’s appointment follows the resignation of Prof. Joseph Alakali, who tendered his resignation on Monday.
He had in his letter of resignation stated that he needed time to address some personal challenges.