The Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the promotion of 3,333 Local Government staff across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The Chairman of the Benue State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. James   Ivever, disclosed this during a press conference in his office in Makurdi, where he presented the list of successful candidates alongside the Permanent Members and management staff of the Commission.

Hon. Ivever expressed appreciation to Governor Alia for his commitment to workers' welfare, career development, and professional advancement within the Local Government Service.

He described promotion as more than an administrative exercise, noting that it recognises hard work, dedication, experience, competence, and years of service. He added that regular career advancement serves as a vital tool for motivating workers, improving productivity, and strengthening service delivery.

The Chairman disclosed that 6,779 staff participated in the promotion exercise, out of which 3,333 were successful, while 3,446 cases remain pending due to unresolved issues. He explained that the Commission conducted the exercise with a strong commitment to fairness, transparency, and strict adherence to established regulations, ensuring that eligible officers who met the prescribed requirements were considered for promotion.

Hon. Ivever urged staff whose promotions remain pending not to be discouraged, explaining that promotion is subject to eligibility, available vacancies, and other applicable conditions. He assured them of the Commission's continued commitment to a fair, transparent and regulation-driven process.

Congratulating the successful officers, the Chairman charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through renewed dedication, discipline, and commitment to duty. He urged them to contribute meaningfully to improved service delivery at the grassroots and the attainment of the development objectives of the Alia-led administration.

The Chairman also commended the Permanent Members of the Commission, the Permanent Secretary, management, and other staff for their diligence, cooperation, and contributions to the successful completion of the exercise.

The promotion exercise marks an important step in advancing staff career progression and strengthening the capacity of the Local Government Service to deliver effective and efficient services to the people of Benue State.

 Moses Dughdugh

Information Officer, Local Government Commission