Mark extols Ortom @ 59, says he’s an uncommon leader
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, as an uncommon political leader and a man of the people.
Paying glowing tribute to the governor who turned 59 today, Senator Mark noted that Ortom is a brave soldier and political tactician who knows the roadmap and fully commits himself to the well-being of his people.
“Ortom’s political trajectory in contemporary Nigeria, especially in Benue state where he navigates to victory in spite of all odds places him above his peers.
“He has fought titanic battles to defend the Benue valley and kept the people united,” the former Senate President stated.
Besides, Senator Mark pointed out that Gov Ortom’s people-oriented policies and programmes which touches directly on the well-being of the people particularly the down trodden, endeared him to Nigerians across board.
He therefore, enjoined the governor not to rest on his oars, but continue to sustain and improve on the good works of delivering the dividends of democracy to the nooks and crannies of Benue State.
In doing so, Senator Mark urged him to continue to be guided by sense of equity, justices and fairness to all, for which he is known and esteemed by all.
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He also charged him to continue to sustain the legacy of peace and one united Benue state as well as his well-documented efforts in defending and protecting the common heritage and destiny of the state.
Senator Mark prayed that God in His infinite mercies continue to bless Governor Ortom with good health, peace, wisdom and courage as he strives in the service of the state and Nigeria at large.
