…..Says only trusted leaders should be voted in 2023 By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has for the umpteenth time called for peace and religious tolerance between and among different adherents of faith as the antidote to occasional conflicts in the country. Governor Ortom in...
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Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday in Makurdi, inaugurated 25 security vehicles and 769 motorcycles for both Community Volunteer Guards as well as the Livestock Guards. The governor said that 279 motorcycles would be given to the districts across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. “The...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday signed the 2023 budget of N179 billion into law. The governor disclosed that the recurrent expenditure was pegged at N106 billion while capital expenditure was N73 billion. He appreciated the state assembly for passing the budget speedily, stressing that he was grateful...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has again advocated for the devolution of powers from the Federal Government, particularly in control of security architecture to enable states to tackle security challenges. Governor Ortom made the call on Tuesday at St. Athanasius Catholic Parish, Gbajimba, headquarters...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The transformation of rural communities in Benue State will receive greater focus as Governor Samuel Ortom has formally signed a Rural Development Policy for the State. Governor Ortom signed the Rural Development Policy on Monday at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Lodge, Makurdi....
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has congratulated former President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki on his 60th birthday, describing him as a political giant. The governor in his congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary Nathaniel Ikyur, showered encomiums on Saraki for...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged Christians to save the country’s future by voting in only patriotic leaders in the 2023 general elections who will redeem the nation. The Governor gave the charge Saturday, while addressing delegates at this year’s annual convention...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has promised the people of Ugondo community that his administration will reopen dialogue with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF authorities on the dispute over land between the community and the Air Force. Governor Ortom stated this in Wednesday when...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Governor Samuel Ortom has assured the people of Benue South senatorial district that the continuity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in the state will further work for the improved conditions of the state. The Governor spoke Monday, at the flag-off of the...
The Atiku Grassroot Movement (AGM), a support group, has denied allegations that former Vice-Presidential Atiku Abubakar was responsible for the disruption of Gov. Samuel Ortom’s Senatorial campaign launch in Gboko. Mr Joseph Asawa, the state AGM Publicity Coordinator, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Makurdi. “This...
BY THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed deep pains over the death of an elder statesman Dr. Paul Iorpuu Unongo saying “we have lost a pathfinder and leader of an inestimable value.” Lamenting over the death of Unongo who died on Tuesday, November 29th,...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – A mammoth crowd of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP supporters Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 thronged the JS Tarka Stadium, Gboko to witness the flag-off of the Benue North-West Senatorial district campaigns for 2023 elections. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom who is the PDP Senatorial candidate...
BY THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent a message of condolence to the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese and the entire Catholic community in the State over the demise of one of its foremost priests, Rev Father Michael Murphy . Rev Murphy, who is...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged Local Government Chairmen in the state to work in harmony with their Legislative Councils for the effective implementation of policies and programmes in their respective local government areas. Governor Ortom gave the charge on Wednesday, while declaring...
…Presents law establishing State Bureau of Statistics Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has assented to the 2022 supplementary budget with internal reviews and adjustments that maintain the appropriation envelope of N175,903,441,384. The bill was recently passed by the Benue State House Assembly. The breakdown of the 2022 appropriation law...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has assured the new Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adesina Soyemi, posted to the Police Zone 4 Headquarters in the state that he would not encourage him to pervert justice. He stated this when he received the new...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday, made a u-turn and apologized to Nigerians over his perceived ‘anti-fulani’ comments. Recall that two days ago, the Benue State governor, had said that he would not support a Fulani man to become President when his people...
…As Wike, Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Makinde extol Ortom’s leadership By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State on Monday flagged-off its campaigns for the 2023 general elections in the state. Benue State Governor and leader of the party in the state, Samuel Ortom led his...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service to avoid indulging in any form of financial impropriety in the discharge of their duties. Governor Ortom gave the charge on Wednesday, during the swearing-in ceremony for the...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Governor Samuel Ortom has charged personnel of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards to be vigilant and protect their communities against invasion from terrorists who are bent on taking over their lands. The Governor gave the charge on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 during the...