I’ve Absolute Confidence In Benue Women’s Ability – Gov Alia

• As Aber assumes office as first female SSG in Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that his administration has explicit confidence and trust in the ability of Benue women to deliver on any assigned responsibility.

Governor Alia, who stated this while swearing in Barrister Aber Serumun Deborah, as the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Benue State, said his administration recognizes the important roles women play in society.

He said the appointment of Aber, as the first female SSG in the state reflects his administration’s determination to elevate merit and diversity in leadership.

The Governor said; “As the first woman ever to be appointed as Secretary to the State Government in Benue State, Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah’s appointment is a testament to the confidence I and indeed this administration, have in the abilities of the women of Benue.                          

“We recognize the important roles women play in our society and this appointment reflects our determination to elevate merit and diversity in leadership,” he said.

Alia expressed absolute confidence in the ability of the new SSG to carry out her assigned duties, saying, she will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective coordination of government activities, fostering collaboration across ministries and driving the policies and initiatives that will lead to the sustainable development of the state.

He assured her of the full confidence of his administration and called on public servants, stakeholders and the entire people of Benue to give the new SSG and his administration the needed support to succeed.

The Governor noted that the work of building the State involved collective efforts and urged all to support and collaborate with his administration in the pursuit of progress and development in the state.

In her acceptance remarks, the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah, appreciated God and Governor Hyacinth Alia, for the opportunity given her to serve the State as the first female SSG.

Aber promised to pilot the affairs of her office with diligence and dedication in line with the administration’s blueprint, setting the foundation for a better and more prosperous Benue.