Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, joined family, friends, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State and Nigeria in celebrating a party stalwart and Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Prof. Steve Torkuma Ugbah, as he clocks 71 years.
Governor Alia noted the pedigree of the 2011 governorship candidate of the Action Congress (ACN) in Benue, describing him as an honest individual, who has always displayed an uncommon sense of patriotism and unwavering commitment to the development of the State and country.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, stated that as Prof. Ugbah turns 71, Governor Alia believes his visionary leadership style, network of friends worldwide, and insight into governance, particularly in prioritising people, will remain relevant.
Governor Alia prayed for God’s continuous blessings over Prof Ugbah and his family.
