By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of two aides to oversee forestry and loggin
By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Abuja
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of two aides to oversee forestry and logging matters, in what the administration says is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen reforms in the sector.
The appointees are Orkuma Adzua Ikyur, who assumes office as Principal Special Assistant on Forestry and Logging, and Onoja Michael Audu, who has been named Senior Special Assistant on Forestry and Logging.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, the governor said the appointments reflect his commitment to effective management of forestry resources and sustainable logging practices across the state.
Governor Alia congratulated the new aides and urged them to bring their experience, dedication, and professionalism to bear in the discharge of their duties.
He reminded them that the forestry and logging sector is strategic to the state’s environmental protection, economic development, and job creation, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
The forestry and logging sector has long been viewed as critical to Benue’s economy, with forests serving both as a source of livelihood for rural communities and a major contributor to environmental balance. However, concerns about deforestation, illegal logging, and poor regulation have persisted, prompting calls for stronger oversight.
Analysts say the new appointments are expected to bolster the government’s efforts to tackle these challenges by improving monitoring, regulation, and sustainable exploitation of forest resources.
Governor Alia has in recent months made a series of appointments aimed at consolidating his reform agenda in different sectors, including agriculture, education, and infrastructure.
With the latest appointments, attention now shifts to how the new aides will translate the administration’s policy directives into practical steps to safeguard forest reserves while also maximising their economic potential for the state.
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