Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State yesterday sacked 11 commissioners in a major cabinet reshuffle since his administration came on aboard in 2007.
The governor also appointed a new Head of Service, Mr. Terna Ahua, who replaced Mr. Mike Iordye.
Among the dropped commissioners are: Dr. Eugene Aliegba, Agriculture; Hon. Benjamin Ashaver, Works; Jacob Omenka, Rural Development; John Ngbede, Water Resources and Environment; and Godwin Adah Science and Technical education.
Others are: Elizabeth Ugo, Education; Elizabeth Allagh, Women Affairs; Simon kwaghbula, Housing and Urban Development; Hon. John Tondo, Lands and Survey; Orduen Abunku, Health and Services; and Comfort Ajene, Culture and Tourism.
Meanwhile, one of the affected commissioners was said to have collapsed after hearing the news of the cabinet shake-up.