Grief hits Benue as Head of Service dies

The Benue State Government has announced the death of its Head of Service, Agbogbo Ode, who passed away on Saturday following a brief illness.

The announcement was made in an official statement issued by the office of the Secretary to the State Government. Authorities said his passing marks a painful loss to the state’s public service, where he played a key administrative role.

Until his death, Ode was responsible for overseeing the state’s civil service operations, providing policy coordination and guiding reforms within the bureaucracy.

In the statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dcns. Serumun Aber, on Saturday, Ode  was described as an impeccable technocrat and a highly respected authority in public service.

‎”His credible and dependable authority in matters of public service, as well as his hard work, brilliance, and immense contributions to the State Civil Service, will forever be missed.

“The Benue State Government, on behalf of the entire people of the state, extends deep condolences to his family, friends, associates, and the entire civil service structure in Benue State, and also prays for the repose of his soul,” he said.