Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed renowned music star 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
The award-winning artist hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District.
Making the announcement during the musician’s visit to the Government House on Wednesday, the governor thanked 2Face for endorsing him for 2027.
He also said that the popular singer has been supporting his administration and deserves more responsibility to serve the state.
“Let me thank you very firstly for supporting my administration and for proclaiming me for 2027,” Alia said.
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“I feel it will not be out of place at all, because you are a guru of entertainment. Once you say ‘2face’ people start dancing, even without you singing.
“So we are happy you’re here. On behalf of the state government and our very good people, I want to give you some more responsibility, plus the ones you have been doing, because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart the way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advisement as well.
“So I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a technical advisor to the governor on entertainment and community outreach.”
His appointment is seen as part of the government’s effort to strengthen engagement with the creative industry and improve grassroots communication.