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You are a courageous leader – Anglican Church tells Gov Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has bagged “Courageous and Purposeful Leadership Award.”

The award was bestowed on the governor by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

The award was presented to the governor in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital by the church authority.

The church described Governor Ortom as a courageous leader, who saw clear danger, but stood firmly for and with his people.

While presenting the award, the church eulogized Gov Ortom for what they referred to as “bravery in defense of not just Benue people, but that of all Nigerians”

They said, “Your Excellency, this award is our own way of saying a big thank you to you, for standing tall in the face of danger, to execute a David’s mission against Goliath. Thank you for standing by not just the people of Benue State, but for the entire people of Nigeria.”

Governor Ortom was accompanied to the award by the Benue State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Akpen Leva, PhD; Dr Cletus Tyokyaa, Dr Laha Dzever, Hon David Tsevende, Dr James Anbua, Principal Special Assistant on Government House Administration, Hon. Steven Amase, Principal Private Secretary, Hon Abrahams Kwaghngu, Principal Special Assistant on Special Duties and other close aides of the governor.

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