He expressed optimism that Aondoakaa will bring his expertise to bear in his new role, driving growth and development in the state’s local government and chieftaincy affairs
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Denen Aondoakaa as the new head of Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state.
According to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula Sunday in Makurdi, added that the move is part of his efforts to restructure and strengthen the state government structure.
Prior to his new appointment, Aondoakaa served as the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor, heading the Delivery Unit.
Governor Alia said the new Special Adviser would bring his wealth of experience to his new role, having worked at the JED Makurdi Regional Office as head of Revenue Optimization and served as a Technical Advisor at BIRS.
He also has experience as a Branch Operational Manager at Fidelity Bank.
Meanwhile, Denis Akura the former Adviser for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has been reassigned to advise the governor in a higher capacity on Financial and Economic Strategy, Planning, and Development.
This move is expected to further strengthen the state’s economic planning and development efforts.
The governor who said the changes take immediate effect, particularly expressed optimism that Aondoakaa will bring his expertise to bear in his new role, driving growth and development in the state’s local government and chieftaincy affairs.