Only equity, justice, fairness can heal Nigeria’s hatred – Ortom

By Kajo Martins

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said Nigeria will only be healed and better if the Federal Government ensures justice, fairness and equity for all Nigerians in the course of administration.

Governor Ortom gave this assertion on Tuesday at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi when he received in audience, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam.

He stated that challenges confronting the country are beyond partisan politics and needed equal treatment for all Nigerians, stressing that only the truth would make the situation better.

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The Governor congratulated Rev. Pam on his appointment by the President, pointing out that his new office was demanding and needed God’s divine direction to deliver.

He acknowledged the concern shown by Rev. Pam during the invasion of Benue State by militia herdsmen and his contributions towards ending the Tiv and Jukun crisis in Taraba State, noting that his administration would support him to succeed.

In his remarks, Rev. Pam described Governor Ortom as an advocate for the safety of Benue people, stressing that his advocacy against the oppressed had endeared him to many within and outside the country.

He acknowledged the Governor’s support to Commision especially through sponsorship to Jerusalem, saying pilgrimage adds to an individual’s faith as the physical sight of what the Bible preaches serves as encouragement.

The Executive Secretary NCPC solicited the support of the Governor to enable Benue Christians feature prominently in the 2020 and 2021 Holy Pilgrimage to Jerusalem expected to hold between now and May this year.