Governor Samuel Ortom says the judgment of the Benue State Governorship Election Tribunal is victory for the people of the state who elected him for a second term. The Governor states that the verdict of the tribunal has confirmed the unanimous decision of Benue voters and has proven that his re-election was credible. He returns…
DetailsBenue State Governor, Samuel Ortom reassures the Igbo Community and other Nigerians doing business in the state that the current massive onslaught against criminals is yielding results and cases of kidnapping will soon become history. The Governor says the combined forces of the army, police and other security agencies have intensified operations particularly in crime…
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom urges Nigerians to sustain their faith in the unity and capacity of the country to overcome the current challenges and realize its full potential as a prosperous nation. The Governor says the grace of God has steered Nigeria out of challenges and threats to its corporate existence, and stresses that…
DetailsBenue State Governor, Samuel Ortom commiserates with families of those who died in an accident near Unguwan Ciyawa in Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on their way to Makurdi yesterday. The Governor describes the incident as painful and says the tragedy is a sad moment for the entire state. He directs the State…
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By Jimin Geoffrey Governor Samuel Ortom has restated the resolve of his administration to continue to support democratic structures to ensure the sustenance of democracy in the state. The Governor stated this today at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a courtesy call on him by the Chairman and Commissioners as well as other members…
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By Jimin Geoffrey Governor Samuel Ortom yesterday lauded the uncommon commitment and hardwork exhibited by the Chairman and Members of the 2019 State Transition Committee, saying they surpassed his expectations. He spoke at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples House Makurdi while receiving the report of the 46-Member committee chaired by a former…
Details<<< By Jimin Geoffrey >>> The new Police Commissioner in Benue State, Mr. Okon Etim Ene, has commended Governor Samuel Ortom for what he described as sustained support to security agencies which has enabled them to restore peace. He made the commendation today at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a courtesy call on the…
DetailsWe read a story in Saturday Independent of September 1, 2018 in which the reporter alleged that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has blocked the sale of forms to governorship aspirants of the Social Democratic Party, SDP. We wonder where the newspaper got the false and misleading information. The report is totally baseless. Governor Ortom…
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Governor Samuel Ortom yesterday picked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2019 Benue State governorship election. The Governor thanked the leadership and members of PDP for the opportunity given him to seek the party’s ticket for the coming election. He also appreciated his teeming supporters across the…
Details<<< By Jimin Geoffrey >>> Governor Samuel Ortom has charged Benue people to arm themselves with Permanent Voter’s Cards and resist the invasion of Benue land by herdsmen under the guise of grazing. He gave the charge today at NKST Church Iortyer while declaring open a one day Minister’s Retreat organized by the state chapter…
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