Prof.Joseph Alkali on Monday resigns his appointment as Secretary To The State Government {SSG} Benue state,resaons for his resignation were to take care of his personal needs.

Without hesitation,Gov Hyacinth Iormem Alia, in the early hours of Tuesday appoints a new SSG for the state,Barr.Deborah Aber Serumun.

In a press statement release on Monday by his Chief press secretary,Kula Tersoo,it reads:

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

The appointment follows the resignation of the former SSG, Prof. Joseph Alakali.

Alakali submitted his letter of resignation yesterday, stating that he needed time to address personal challenges.

In accepting the resignation, Gov. Alia expressed gratitude to Prof. Alakali for serving the state under his administration for a year and three months.

He wishes him well and prays that the Almighty grants the former SSG the strength to tackle the many challenges he has chosen to address.

Meanwhile, 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.