By Ijeoma Obioma, Makurdi.
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has presented new Toyota Hilux vehicles to the 23 Local Government Council Chairmen in the state for official use.
Presenting the vehicles to them at the Government House, Makurdi, the Governor urged the chairmen to use the vehicles judiciously for the service of their people.
He said the vehicles were meant to enhance the effective operations of the local government chairmen in their respective areas.
Ortom pointed out that the choice of the Toyota Hilux vehicles was informed by the reason that,they could easily navigate difficult terrains in facilitating movement of the chairmen even at the grassroots communities.
The governor prayed for the vehicles not to be involved in any form of accident, as he enjoined the council bosses to ensure adequate maintenance of the vehicles so as to add value to their respective administrations.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Kenneth Achabo, earlier, stated that the procurement of the vehicles was to enhance service delivery by the council chairmen.
Meanwhile, the Guma LG Chairman and Chairman ALGON in Benue State, Dr Mike Ubah, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, expressed appreciation to Ortom for what he described as the Governor’s sustained efforts towards the growth and development of the third tier of government.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.