By Chiangi Avese,Makurdi
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia Hyacinth Alia has appointed former broadcaster, Mr. Solomon Terver Iorpev as his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication.
Mr. Iorpev’s appointment is contained in a letter dated March 26th, 2024, and signed by the Secretary to Benue State Government, Professor Joseph Alakali on behalf of the Governor.
Mr. Solomon Iorpev had a robust career in journalism with deep experience in broadcasting that span over 2 decades in reputable media organisations including the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN where he voluntarily left it’s services as Controller News.
A statement by Bridget Ikyado, a Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media said, “the former Editor who had earlier in his career served as Information Officer with the Benue State Government, holds a Masters Degree in Public Relations and Advertising having studied mass communication in a first degree. He also has certificates in Basic Presentation skills and News production, Editing and reporting.
Solomon Iorpev emerged the newscaster of the year 2014 by the Nigerian Broadcast Merit Awards (NBMA) and 2017 by the Print and Electronic Media Owners Association (PEMOAN)
He was until his appointment, Media Consultant, Events Manager and Compere and managing director of Dreamworld Media Plus.
