Ortom presents vehicles to Council Chairmen, House Leaders in Benue (PHOTOS)

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom today presented 23 Hilux Vans and 23 Nissan Almera vehicles 2020 models to Council Chairmen and Leaders of Legislative Houses in the State respectively.

Governor Ortom while performing the event at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi said the decision was necessary to enhance operations of the local government officials.

He charged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the vehicles, stressing that he was aware of the difficult terrains in their localities and the need for an effective transportation means.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting local governments in the state to serve the people better.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON, Mr. Caleb Abah and Leader Gboko Legislative House, Peter Maaki, all appreciated the Governor for the vehicles and promised to use them for the purpose they were meant for.

Earlier Special Adviser to the Governor Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Kenneth Achabo thanked the Governor for the official presentation of the vehicles and urged the beneficiaries to be spurred by the gesture.

Governor Ortom and his Deputy, Engineer Benson Abounu test drove the vehicles before they were handed over to the council chairmen and legislative house leaders.