Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has suspended the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Grace Adagba, for one month following a resolution of the House of Assembly.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi.
The House of Assembly had passed a resolution to suspend the SUBEB boss for six months, enabling it to investigate her activities at the board.
Others suspended included the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr Maxwell Ogiri, and the Executive Secretary of the Lottery Commission, Mr Michael Uper, for a month each.
Governor Alia, however, reiterated his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the principles of separation of powers.
