Public information is the bridge between government and the governed — we walk it with integrity, accuracy and openness.
Chief Hon. Solomon Terver Iorpev is a seasoned broadcaster, journalist, media strategist and public communications professional with over two decades of experience spanning journalism, broadcasting, strategic communication and public service.
He currently serves as the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Benue State, following his appointment by the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. He was confirmed by the Benue State House of Assembly in August 2026 and subsequently deployed to the Ministry of Information and Orientation.
Before his appointment as Commissioner, Chief Iorpev served in several strategic positions within the Alia administration. He served as Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Acting Chief Press Secretary, and Pioneer Director-General of the Benue State Signage and Advertisement Agency (BENSAA). His extensive media career includes service with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), where he rose to the position of Controller of News, as well as editorial and production roles with Radio Benue and other broadcast organisations.
He also worked as a presenter with Radio Benue and as a producer/presenter with Harvest FM, Makurdi, and Kapital FM, Abuja. Chief Iorpev has also contributed to the media and events industry as a media consultant, events manager and compere. Prior to joining the Benue State Government as Technical Adviser, he served as Managing Director of Dreamworld Media Plus. Academically, Chief Iorpev holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and a Master's degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations from Benue State University, Makurdi.
Reports in 2026 indicate that he is also pursuing a PhD. He has undertaken additional professional training in areas including presentation skills, news production, editing and reporting. His professional excellence in broadcasting has earned him recognition within Nigeria's media industry. He was named Newscaster of the Year in 2014 by the Nigerian Broadcast Merit Awards (NBMA) and again in 2017 by the Print and Electronic Media Owners Association of Nigeria (PEMOAN).
As Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Iorpev has stated his commitment to strengthening government-media relations, improving access to government information, promoting an inclusive media policy and ensuring timely dissemination of information to the people of Benue State. He has also announced initiatives aimed at strengthening the professional capacity of Information Officers across the state and improving the Ministry's digital communication strategy.
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication — Benue State University, Makurdi.
Master's Degree in Mass Communication / Public Relations — Benue State University, Makurdi.
PhD — (In view)
| Period/Stage | Position / Role |
|---|---|
| Earlier Career | Information Officer, Benue State Government |
| Earlier Career | Presenter, Radio Benue |
| Earlier Career | Producer/Presenter, Harvest FM, Makurdi |
| Earlier Career | Producer/Presenter, Kapital FM, Abuja |
| FRCN Career | Various editorial and production positions |
| Senior FRCN Role | Controller of News, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria |
| Private Sector | Media Consultant, Events Manager & Compere |
| Private Sector | Managing Director, Dreamworld Media Plus |
| 2024 | Technical Adviser to Governor Alia on Media, Publicity & Strategic Communication |
| 2025 | Pioneer Director-General, Benue State Signage and Advertising Agency |
| 2026 | Acting Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alia |
| 2026 | Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Benue State |
1. Over two decades in journalism and broadcasting
Chief Iorpev has built a career spanning more than 20 years in broadcasting, journalism, strategic communication and public service.
2. Controller of News, FRCN
He rose through the broadcasting profession to become Controller of News at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.
3. Newscaster of the Year – 2014
He received the Newscaster of the Year recognition from the Nigerian Broadcast Merit Awards (NBMA) in 2014.
4. Newscaster of the Year – 2017
He was again recognised as Newscaster of the Year in 2017 by the Print and Electronic Media Owners Association of Nigeria (PEMOAN).
5. Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity & Strategic Communication
In March 2024, Governor Hyacinth Alia appointed him Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication.
6. Pioneer DG of Benue State Signage and Advertising Agency
In March 2025, he was appointed the pioneer Director-General of the Benue State Signage and Advertising Agency, with responsibility for the agency's mandate concerning outdoor advertising and signage regulation in the state.
7. Acting Chief Press Secretary
He subsequently served as Acting Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alia, adding another senior government communication role to his career.
8. Commissioner for Information and Orientation
In August 2026, he was confirmed by the Benue State House of Assembly as a Commissioner and deployed to head the Ministry of Information and Orientation.
9. Information Overflow Initiative
Since assuming office, he has introduced the "Information Overflow" initiative, designed to improve the timely, accurate and adequate dissemination of government information to citizens.
10. Strengthening Information Officers
He has announced plans for capacity-building programmes for Information Officers across ministries, departments, agencies and local government councils, including a dedicated programme for Local Government Information Officers.