has been abandoned by all those he gave positions in his government,
regretting that all his appointees have not been able to stand for him
in the face of opposition.
He spoke while innaugurating the governing board members and two
governing councils at the Government House in Makurdi. Names of the
Boards and Governing Councils are; Alfred Akawe Torkula College of
Advanced and Professional Studies, Akperan Orshi College of
Agriculture, Yandev, Colleges of Education, Katsina-Ala and Oju.
Others are; Benue State Examinations Board, IBB Square Management
Board, Benue Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (BERWASSA),
Benue State Scholarship Board, Benue State Planning Commission, Benue
Sports Council, Land Use Allocation Committee and Adult and Non-Formal
Education as well as Boundaries Committee, Council for Arts and
Culture, Radio Benue, Benue Tourism Board, Benue State Urban
Development Board, Benue State Water Board and Christian Pilgrims
Welfare Board.
Ortom said that rather than defending him wherever his government is
being battered by opposition, "They will rather keep mute," adding
that the appointees have not contributed meaningfully to the success
of his administration in the past three years.
"l know all these while that l have nobody in my government. It is
unfortunate that l had surrounded myself with appointees who cannot
defend me or this government. I have realized that I have given the
opportunity to serve with me in this government are not doing good to
me.
"I'm all alone. This is because each time they are confronted with
issues regarding me or the government, they would not defend me or the
government, rather they would remain mute. But l know that God will
see us through."
The governor, however, charged the newly appointed board and governing
council members to do their best in order to meet the yearnings of the
people of the State.
He said that his administration has zero tolerance for corruption,
saying he would not hesitate to deal with anyone found diverting
public funds into private pockets.
According to him, "It is necessary to urge all the appointees that
they have come to serve at a time that challenges are numerous but the
people's expectations are high. The implication of this is that you
should swiftly deploy your experience to respond to all these
challenges and expectations. The meagre resources of the State must be
frugally managed to get the best results for the people."
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