{"id":160299,"date":"2025-04-24T22:38:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T21:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/gov-alia-unveils-2faces-roles-as-special-adviser"},"modified":"2025-04-28T18:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:08:26","slug":"gov-alia-unveils-2faces-roles-as-special-adviser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/gov-alia-unveils-2faces-roles-as-special-adviser","title":{"rendered":"Gov Alia unveils 2Face\u2019s roles as Special Adviser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has revealed five areas Nigerian frontline musician Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Face, will focus on as the Technical Adviser for Entertainment and Community Outreach.<\/p>\n<p>The governor announced the musician\u2019s appointment on Wednesday during his (2Face\u2019s) visit to the Government House in Makurdi.<\/p>\n<p>In a post on his official Facebook page on Thursday, the governor revealed that 2Face, in his new role, \u201cwill focus on several key initiatives that are close to our hearts, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMentoring budding musical talents across Benue State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShowcasing and celebrating our diverse musical cultures, from Etulo to Idoma, Igede, Tiv, and beyond, for local recognition and global appeal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCollaborating with talent managers to nurture and promote Benue\u2019s brightest stars to stardom.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrganizing annual talent hunt events and competitions, promoting unity, peace, and growth across the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecuring funding from Government, NGOs, and corporate bodies to support entertainment initiatives and provide opportunities for our youth, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has revealed five areas Nigerian frontline musician Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Face, will focus on as the Technical Adviser for Entertainment and Community Outreach. The governor announced the musician\u2019s appointment on Wednesday during his (2Face\u2019s) visit to the Government House in Makurdi. 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