Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has actually directed the Executive Chairman of Gboko LGC, Hon James Kachina, to immediately construct a bridge at Adi, linking rice mill neighborhood Gboko, utilizing environmental funds. Likewise, Governor Ortom has likewise directed the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, to build a block of 3 classrooms at St Theresa’s Primary School Gboko and furnish same with plastic desks and chairs.

The Governor gave the directives Sunday, in Gboko during a thanksgiving service in honour of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof Joseph Ngbea, held at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Rice Mill, Gboko.

Guv Ortom, who gave the regulations following requests by the Parish Priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Rice Mill, Gboko West, Rev Fr Jacob Tondu, likewise contributed money for replacement of the roof at the Church.

At the house of the celebrant, the Governor described Ngbea as a worthwhile son of Mbayion, Jemgbagh and Benue State at large who is not just a Commissioner however his family physician who likewise deals with numerous health obstacles of people on his (Governor’s) behalf.

While recommending Dr Ngbea to stay humble and prepare for larger chances following prayers for him, the Governor likewise acknowledged the support for his administration by the individuals of Jemgbagh, worrying that as they commemorate Dr Ngbea, they will likewise be celebrated.

In separate remarks, House of Representatives Member for Gboko-Tarka, Rt Hon John Dyegh and Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Ijohor, SAN, acknowledged the love revealed by the Governor to the people of Gboko and promised their assistance to require the Governor to run for Senate in 2023.

Earlier at the thanksgiving service, Dr Joseph Ngbea who thanked God for true blessing him in a number of methods, also expressed appreciation to Governor Ortom for the trust and confidence reposed in him.

Consensus chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Gboko Local Government Area, Hon Isaac Mtom, pledged the commitment of youth to the Governor’s Senate aspiration, including that as a boy, he will not disappoint the confidence reposed in him by the senior citizens.

First Lady of Benue State and other half of the Governor, Dr Mrs Eunice Ortom, picked seniors and wives of prominent federal government appointees likewise accompanied the Governor on the thanksgiving service.