Samuel Ortom, Benue State Governor, on Tuesday swore in Mrs Veronica Onyeke as the first female Head of Service (HoS) in the state.
He said, "This is the first time the state will be having a woman as the Head of Service. This is made possible by divine providence and because my administration is gender sensitive."
NAN reports that the governor urged the new HoS to be committed to her duties, stressing that the oath she had taken was a commitment to God and humanity.
”If you do otherwise, on the day of reckoning you will give account of your stewardship. Anything that you do in secret, God will definitely see, and He will ask you to give account.
"Your appointment came at a time the civil service was facing a lot of challenges ranging from indiscipline, absenteeism and inability of the government to clear salary arrears among others,” he said.
Responding, Mrs. Onyeke said she was overwhelmed with joy for the privilege given her to serve in the exalted position. She assured the governor that she would not disappoint the government and thanked him for the confidence reposed in her.
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