Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, born on May 15, 1966, is a distinguished Nigerian Catholic Priest and politician. He assumed office as the Executive Governor of Benue State on May 29, 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to progressive governance.

 

In 1999, the Government of Benue State created the Ministry of Water Resources and Environment in accordance with Section 24 of the Federal Ministry of Environment Act and Chapter 131 of the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1990. The Forestry Department joined from the then Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2007.