Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, says his emergence as
fifth democratically elected Governor of Benue State and the selection of
believers as Paramount Rulers in the two dominant tribes in the state is a
manifestation of God’s grace upon the State.
He explained that it is this same grace that made it possible
for him to be the 5th Governor while the paramount rulers of Tiv and Idoma
nation are also the 5th in the emergence.
Governor Ortom gave this hint on Sunday, January 30, 2022,
at the Makurdi residence of former Commissioner for Information, Culture and
Tourism, Hon Ngunan Addingi, during a reception in her honour following a
thanksgiving service.
He said this is enough blessing to be appreciated, stressing
that all should share in the grace and be confident that Benue will come out of
its challenges stronger.
The Governor described Mrs Addingi as a woman of virtue and
principles who distinguished herself in service to the State.
Particularly, Governor Ortom recalled how the former
commissioner who was a member of the 8th Benue State Assembly declined monetary
offers to take sides with those he described as “evil forces who rose against
me just for standing in defence of my people to impeach me. This woman rejected
the financial inducement to sign the impeachment against me. I celebrate her. I
celebrate her husband. And I# bless her for her commitment to the service of
Benue state.”
While appreciating those who took their time to celebrate
with Mrs Addingi on her thanksgiving, Governor Ortom described her action as a
demonstration of integrity, fairness, justice and equity for the people, saying
Benue land must not be compromised for whatever reason.
Governor Ortom later paid condolence visit to the family of
late Celestine Stanley Pine, who died on January 17, 2022 at the Jos University
Teaching Hospital after a protracted illness.
The Governor, while consoling the bereaved family, prayed
God to grant the deceased eternal rest, adding that only God gives and takes
life and should be appreciated at all times for good or bad.
He urged the bereaved family to be strong and build on the
legacies of the deceased, even as the eldest son of the deceased, Master Tersoo
Pine, thanked the Governor for his support and condolence visit.
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