The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach, News360 Nigeria reports.,
The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the veteran singer to the governor’s office.
Governor Alia commended 2Baba for his continuous support towards the state government and expressed confidence in his capacity to further contribute to the administration’s efforts in entertainment and community development.
“In addition to the good work you’ve been doing, we believe you can do even more. On behalf of the government and the people of Benue State, we are pleased to appoint you as Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach,” Governor Alia stated.
In another development, 2Baba has formally introduced his fiancée, Honourable Natasha Osawaru, to the traditional leadership of the Idoma nation and his hometown community.
The introduction ceremony took place on Monday, April 21, 2025, during the Idoma Nation Peace and Unity Symposium held at the Och’Idoma Palace in Otukpo.
Dressed in full traditional Idoma attire, 2Baba presented Natasha, a serving lawmaker and former Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, to His Royal Majesty, the Och’Idoma V, and gathered elders.
Following the palace event, the couple visited Okpokwu, 2Baba’s ancestral hometown, where they met with community elders and sought their blessings.
