Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has relieved his Special Adviser on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Denen Aondoakaa, of his duties. Naija News reports that Aondoakaa, who was appointed only 10 months ago, has now been redeployed to the office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor announced sweeping changes affecting several officials at the Bureau. The governor also approved the appointment of Mr Terna Ayu as the new Permanent Secretary at the Bureau. “Those to takeover at the Bureau are directed to report to their new offices not later than 8am Wednesday, September 24, 2025,” the statement added.