BEVERLY HILLS, April 25, (THEWILL) – With a reception for widows who came in large numbers to visit him at the Government House on Friday, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State kicked-off his 60th birthday, meant to last three days.
THEWILL also gathered that the governor had earlier in the day visited some IDP camps where he identified with them as part of activities to mark his diamond anniversary.
The governor, it was further gathered, was also at the Redeemed Christian Church of God alongside his aides to thank God over his mercies upon him .
Governor Ortom in a chat with journalists said he was grateful to God for having seen him through life , achieving much amidst daunting challenges.
He pledged to continue to do that which he felt was right in the sight of God and for the good of humanity even in the face of open intimidation.
He said he would continue to be a voice for the voiceless and the less privileged, adding that he was never going to be intimidated by the forces of darkness out to overrun Benue state with the aim of taking over her treasure.
Ortom thanked the people of the state for always standing by him and emphasised that though his administration was going through challenges, he was optimistic that it was surely going to be better saying; “ better is always the end of a thing than the beginning”.
Meanwhile, the governor has continued to receive messages of felicitations from individuals, groups and organizations on his birthday.
THEWILL gathered that prominent Nigerian who have sent in goodwill messages to the governor include President Muhammadu Buhari, former Senate President’s, David Mark and Iyorchia Ayu.
Others, it was learnt, are the state Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu, the SSG Professor Anthony Ijoho, as well as senators Gabriel Suswam, Orker Jev and Abba Morro.
This medium equally gathered that the 60th anniversary of the governor is expected to be rounded up on Sunday with a Thanksgiving service where the governor will be expected to speak on certain issues affecting the state.
