Benue IDPs need help – Ortom tells NKST Synod

By Jimin Geoffrey

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged people of the state to support Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs with financial and material assistance to make life bearable for them.

The Governor made the call Thursday, 11th November, 2021 while addressing the 2021 NKST Synod at Mkar, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.

He disclosed that the over 1.5 million IDPs who are staying in official and makeshift camps across the state need support in terms of clothing, food among others to alleviate their sufferings.

The Governor who enjoined Christians to sustain prayers for leaders in the country in order to lead in the right direction, said as a person, he will continue to stand for justice, equity and fairness.

Governor Ortom while thanking the Church for being supportive of his administration, urged them to continue upholding him in prayers, saying his strength comes from the Church.

President NKST Worldwide, Reverend Dominic Anza commended the Governor for firmly resisting the takeover of the state by herdemen as well as his assent to the amended Community Volunteer Guards Law.

Rev. Anza expessed worry on the number of governorship aspirants in the state, but appealed to Governor Ortom to ensure that only someone with the same passion to sustain the fight against the Fulani invasion of the state should be supported.

He also acknowledged the Governor’s efforts in tackling the insecurity in Sankera, even as he lamented the displacement of pastors and members of the NKST from Taraba and Nasarawa States as a result of crisis.