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…
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We 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…
Details<<< By Jimin Geoffrey >>> Governor Samuel Ortom has stated that those conniving with enemies of the state to execute clandestine agenda will always be put to shame. He spoke today at Chihichan, Mbakume in Gwer-East local government area during the burial of late David Upuu, elder brother to the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Internal…
Details<<< By Jimin Geoffrey >>> Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment Programme, Hajiya Maryam Uwais, has commended Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for his sustained support which has led to the successful implementation of various schemes under the programme in the state. Hajiya Uwais gave the commendation today when she paid a courtesy…
Details<<< By Jimin Geoffrey >>> Governor Samuel Ortom has urged christian youths to sanctify themselves and be vessels in the Lord’s vineyard through which the message of salvation could be propagated. He spoke today at the Chapel of Grace, Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a church service to mark the 6th edition of the Youth…
Details<<< By Jimin Geoffrey >>> Governor Samuel Ortom was today installed as Grand Patron of the Boys Brigade Nigeria, Benue State Council. The event took place at the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida Square, Makurdi. Speaking at the event, Governor Ortom promised to support anything that would encourage young people to be of good behavior, stressing that…
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