Alia appoints Dr. Eunice Ogbenyi as acting Benue Head of Service

Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Dr. Eunice Ogbenyi as the Acting Head of Service of Benue State following the death of the immediate past Head of Service, Dr. Agbogbo Ode.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula.

Dr. Ogbenyi takes over in an acting capacity after the passing of Dr. Agbogbo Ode, who served as Head of Service from 2023 to 2026.

Before her appointment, Ogbenyi served as Permanent Secretary in the Benue State Ministry of Lands and Survey.

A native of Oju Local Government Area, she was born on June 12, 1973. She obtained a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Mathematics/Physics from the College of Education, Oju, in 1996. She later earned a Bachelor’s degree in 2005, a Master’s degree in 2010, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education in 2021 from Fr. Adasu University.

Ogbenyi began her public service career in 1998 with the Benue State Teaching Service Board as a Principal Assistant Education Officer (PAEO II). She was transferred to the Ministry of Education in 2012, where she held several strategic positions.

Her previous roles include Deputy Director of Education in the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS), head of the JCCE/NCE Unit, and Assistant Head of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) Unit.

While congratulating the new Acting Head of Service, Governor Alia charged her to maintain professionalism and continue the reforms being implemented in the state civil service.

“As you assume this critical role, I charge you with the responsibilities, principles, and priorities that will guide your stewardship and ensure continuity, professionalism, and service to the public,” the governor stated.

He further urged her to align her leadership with the administration’s vision for civil service transformation.

“You must ensure your official actions conform with the vision and principles of this administration to continue civil service reforms and uphold the sanctity and dignity of your office,” he added.