Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has urged Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State to remain steadfast in his avowed commitment to the protection of life and property in the State no matter the challenges.
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, Senator Mark lamented that Benue State had been encumbered by insecurity ranging from farmers/herders’ conflict, banditry, militancy, and kidnapping, among others.
The former Senate helmsman said in his congratulatory message to Governor Ortom on his 60th birthday that, “these challenges are daunting but not insurmountable.“
To address the unabating issues, Senator Mark urged Ortom to “liaise and collaborate with all relevant security agencies in order to halt the trend and free our people from the stranglehold of the criminals.”
He, however, told Ortom not to be deterred by the situation but be strengthened by the support and solidarity of the Benue people to defeat the invaders.
The former Senate President also urged Governor Ortom to sustain the infrastructure development of the State as part of efforts to boost its economic fortunes.
According to Mark, “Ortom’s trajectory in the political terrain of Nigeria from the State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to National Auditor of the party, Minister of State, Trade and Investment and now Governor of Benue State bears eloquent testimony of his political brinksmanship.
“Though along the line, he jumped ship to a rival political party but he read the political barometer correctly and returned home to the PDP. He is God fearing, confident and humble.
“As he marks the attainment of his diamond jubilee, I wish him good health, wisdom and courage in the years ahead.”
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