The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has been honoured with two recognitions on the London Political Summit 2026 within the United Kingdom.
The governor acquired the LPSA African Sub-National Champion of Education and Governor of the Year awards for 2025–2026.
The awards have been acquired on behalf of the governor by the Benue State Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, who represented the state authorities on the summit held in London on October 14, 2026.
The recognition highlights schooling as a key space of sub-national governance and gives a global platform to showcase Benue State’s growth priorities and academic aspirations.
The Benue State delegation on the occasion included Zaki Asen, Special Adviser to the Governor on International and Global Partnership; Prof. Leonard Shilgba, Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh; and Dr. Terna Francis Patrick, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board.
Others have been Seember Wayo, Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Legal Matters, and Hon. Bem Tseen, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Teaching Service Board.
The delegation’s participation within the summit additionally offered a chance to strengthen worldwide engagement, discover strategic partnerships and promote collaboration in schooling and different areas of growth.
The London Political Summit 2026 introduced collectively political leaders and different stakeholders to debate governance, management and growth, offering a platform for dialogue and worldwide cooperation amongst nationwide and sub-national representatives.
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