Governor Samuel Ortom Archives

COVID-19 spreads to Benue

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020

by March 28, 2020March 28, 2020

In Benue State, one Susan Okpe who came from United Kingdom last week was today confirmed positive with covid-19 after her blood sample was taken...

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Benue Gov tasks excos on performance

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

by August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Governor Samuel Ortom has charged members of the Benue State Executive Council, to put the interest of Benue before any other consideration in the course...

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Ortom commends PMB for renaming University after J.S. Tarka

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

by August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Governor Samuel Ortom has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the change of name for the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka...

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Gov Ortom offers N50m to victims of market fire

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019

by June 19, 2019June 19, 2019

Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue has offered N50 million to victims of the Tuesday fire incident that gutted down parts of the Makurdi modern market....

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Gov Ortom, others receive certificate of return

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

by March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Governor Samuel Ortom of the People’s Democratic Party and his deputy Mr Benson Abounu today received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral...

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Benue Govt to secure refugee camp

September 17, 2018

by September 17, 2018

The Benue State Government has pledged to provide adequate security at the refugee’s camps in Kwande Local Government area housing people displaced from Cameroon. Governor...

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Gov Ortom not yet served impeachment notice- Speaker

August 5, 2018August 6, 2018

by August 5, 2018August 6, 2018

The new Speaker of Benue State Assembly, Mr Titus Ugba says that Governor Samuel Ortom has not been served with an impeachment notice as it...

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Gov. Ortom served impeachment notice

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

by July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

A faction of the Benue state House of Assembly under the Leadership of the purported impeached Speaker, Mr Terkimbi Ikyange has sent a notice of...

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Tor Tiv cautions youths against thuggery

July 22, 2018

by July 22, 2018

Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse has advised Benue youths against engaging in thuggery ahead of next year’s general elections. Professor Ayatse also cautioned top politicians...

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Governor Ortum dissolves cabinet

July 8, 2018July 8, 2018

by July 8, 2018July 8, 2018

Governor Samuel Ortom has approved a partial dissolution of the Benue State Executive Council. A Statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony...