Governor Hyacinth Alia has congratulated Hon Alfred Emberga, who was elected as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
The election followed the resignation of the former Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh, during an emergency plenary session in Makurdi on Sunday.
In a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia described Emberga’s election as a reflection of the confidence his colleagues have in his leadership.
Alia expressed hope that Emberga’s administration will prioritise the development of laws and policies to improve the well-being of Benue inhabitants.
The statement read, “He (the Governor) calls on the legislative arm of government to continue to maintain a strong and cordial relationship with the executive and judiciary arms.
“While he appreciates the outgoing Speaker, Rt Hon. Aondona Dajoh, for his contributions as the leader of the state legislature, the governor assures the newly elected Speaker, as well as all members of the Benue State House of Assembly, of his unwavering support and commitment to continue to work together for the overall good of the Benue.”
