Gov Alia Hyacinth Finally Bows To Pressure, Okays Grace Adagba’s Suspension As SUBEB Chairman

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State finally bowed to pressure on Wednesday and approved the suspension of Dr Grace Adagba as Executive Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

Recall that the state House of Assembly had in December 2024, passed a resolution recommending that Dr Grace Adagba should step aside in order to allow an investigation into the allegations raised against her sequel to the recruitment exercise for primary school teachers in the state.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the governor disclosed the approval of the resolution recommending Adagba’s suspension in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo on Wednesday.

Governor Alia cited his commitment to the rule of law while two other top government functionaries were also suspended.

The suspended government officials are Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education, Grace Adagba, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government, Maxwell Ogiri and Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Michael Uper.

‘In line with the resolutions passed by the House, His Excellency affirms the following:

The suspension of the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, for a period of one month, effective from today.

The suspension of the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Grace Adagba, for a period of one month, effective from today. The immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper, for a period of one month, effective from today’ the statement said.

Governor Alia restated his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, due process and the principles of separation of powers while commending the House of Assembly for exercising its constitutional responsibilities, and assuring residents of the state that his administration remains dedicated to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

The governor urged all affected institutions to ensure seamless continuity of service delivery during the suspension period while calling on the people of the state to continue to support the government’s efforts towards building a state that works for all.

This is coming after the state assembly had at different times recommended the suspension of the government officials in question for six months each.

Following the governor’s failure to approve its recommendations, the house of assembly had declared that it would no longer entertain any correspondence from the executive or hold confirmation hearing for commissioner nominees-Team@orientactualmags.com

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