The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee and several sub-committees to coordinate preparations for its upcoming state congress.
The announcement was made by the party’s State Working Committee led by Comrade Austin Agada, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and transparent process in line with national guidelines approved by the All Progressives Congress leadership.
For the Central Planning Committee, Ambassador Prof. Iorwuese Hagher was named Chairman, while Senator Titus Tartenger Zam will serve as Deputy Chairman. Other members include senators Emmanuel Udende and Asema Achado, alongside Joseph Terlumun Utsev, Terseer Ugbor, Cosmos Akighir, and several other party stakeholders. Barrister Danladi Ochekpe was appointed Secretary of the committee.
The Finance Sub-Committee will be chaired by Asema Achado, with members including Benedict Akombo, Cosmos Akighir, Sunny Echonu, and Helen Atom. Dr. Mathias Byuan will serve as Secretary.
Meanwhile, the Security Sub-Committee is headed by Chris Tarka and supported by Michael Msuaan, Loverty Makyur, Hance Dim (Rtd), Henry Usha, and others, with Prince Abba Yaro named as Secretary.
The constitution of the committees is part of the party’s preparations to conduct an orderly and credible congress in Benue State, as internal consultations continue across its structures.