The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom,  on Sunday,  enjoined Nigerians to sustain their faith in the corporate existence, unity and indivisibility of Nigeria even as the country faces so many challenges.

In an Independence Day message signed by his Media Adviser, Tahav Agerzua, Ortom reiterated his belief that Nigerians have cause to celebrate, having gained independence from the colonialists and come a long way in spite of several threats to the corporate existence of the country.

The governor called on the Federal Government as well as states and major stakeholders to synergise and intensify the fight against terrorism and other insurgencies such as Boko Haram, herdsmen attacks and criminal acts across the country.

Governor Ortom also called on Nigerians to redouble the efforts to be patriotic wherever they find themselves in positions of service, leadership and followership so that the country could move fast to join the comity of developed nations.

He urged Nigerians to deepen the democratic culture by abiding by the rule of law and due process as they vote for credible leaders that would lead them towards accelerated development and progress in the forthcoming elections, particularly in the 2019 general elections. – Punch

– Oct. 1, 2018 @ 8:55 GMT |