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Governor Hyacinth and his predecessor Samuel Ortom
Benue Governor Hyacinth has set up two committees to probe the administration of his predecessor Samuel Ortom.
The two committeees, Assets Recovery for State and Local Government Areas and a fact-finding committee will look into the affairs of Benue State University ( BSUl) Makurdi.
Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) to the Governor Sir Kulas Tersoo in a statement on Sunday said the State AssetsRecovery Committee will be chaired by Hon. Hinga Biem withBarr. Joe Abaagu, Hon. Dennis Akura, Hon. Ioryue Yajir, Peter Egbodo, Hon. Joseph Ojobo, Jonathan Modi, Barr. Shaageer Matins, Yuhe Jerome, Barr. Tom Uja and Barr. Tormbuwua Terlumun as members.
The Local Government Assets and Recovery Committee has Dr. Jude Tyo as Chairman and Barr. Aondowase Apera, Hon. Kwaghgba Amande,Richard Dzungweve, Hon. Anthony Sende , Olofu Ogwuche, Mr. Terver Kachina and Hon. Nick Eworo – Member Secretary.
The statement said out of the twocommittees, eachis to work at the state level, andLocal Government level.
They are toamong other things ascertain all assets of the government, including lands, vehicles, houses, furniture and Other machinery.
Both committees will have able representatives from the Department of State Security, The Police, The Military and
Nigeria Civil Defence Corps.
The Governor also inaugurated a fact- Finding Committee for the Benue State University (BSU) with members as Hon. Paul Biam – Chairman Barr. Jacob Ajene, Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange, Prof. Eugene Alyegba and Mr. Agbo Ochekpe – Member/Secretary.
The committee has been given its terms of reference and lifespan which he did not disclosed . (The Nation)