Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Barrister Aber Serumun Deborah as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The Chief Press Secretary of the State, Sir Tersoo Kula, said the appointment of Barrister Aber follows the resignation of the former SSG, Professor 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, Barrister 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.
“Barrister 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, Barrister Aber will add significant value to his government," Tersso added.
The Governor charges Barrister Aber to remain focused and align her work with the administration's vision as outlined in the working document. He urged her to always prioritize the state's interests in her day-to-day official functions.
Sir Tersoo, made it known to the public that the appointment of Barrister Aber takes immediate effect from today.