The Northern Christian Women Coalition has hailed Governor Samuel Ortom on the establishment of Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, BSCVG, to combat insecurity in the state.
National President of the Coalition, Princess Leah Solomon Olusiyi stated this on Monday, August 8th, 2022 when she led a delegation of the group to pay a courtesy call on Governor Ortom at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.
She acknowledged that Governor Ortom has been proactive in initiating solutions to security problems bedevilling the country, stressing that the Community Volunteer Guards recently established by the Benue State Government was a step in the right direction.
Princess Olusiyi commended Governor Ortom for being a voice for the voiceless, noting that in the country and international community, the Governor has remained fearless in speaking against the injustices meted out to citizens.
The Christian women group also extolled Governor Ortom’s deliberate policies on women’s inclusion in leadership in his administration, stressing that the voices of the Benue women were prominent in politics in the country.
The group urged the Governor not to give up but continue in the quest of seeking justice and security for his people, adding that they were in solidarity and prayers with him.
Governor Ortom in his remarks said no matter the afflictions and persecutions, he would continue to stand with his people and protect their interests.
The Governor reiterated his stand to follow every lawful measure to ensure that the security of the Benue people is guaranteed.
He reiterated his resolve to obtain a license for the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards to bear approved firearms to complement conventional agencies in providing security for the state.
He thanked the Women Coalition for the honour and urged them to continue promoting the noble cause of Christianity which is the vision of the group.
The Governor had earlier received his childhood friend and secondary school classmate, Alhaji Aku Egbaje, a first-class traditional ruler of Ofu local government area of Kogi State who visited him.
Speaking during the visit, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Egbaje said he and Governor Ortom were friends since 1976 and he came to show solidarity with him on the good work the Governor was doing in the state.
Governor Ortom in a response recounted his days with the traditional ruler since their secondary school and expressed gratitude to God for uplifting them to their present leadership responsibilities.
The Governor restated his commitment to pursue justice and fairness in all his endeavours and prayed for the reign of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Egbaje to be peaceful.
