Gov. Ortom Mourns Adviser, PA

 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has expressed deep sadness over the deaths of his Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Jerome Torshimbe and his Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Mr. Famous Adejo.

Governor Ortom who spoke with journalists, Tueeday, at Benue People's House, Makurdi, stated that he knew the late Torshimbe three decades ago, stressing that they were council chairmen from 1990 to 1993 and had worked closely since then.


The governor described the deceased Special Adviser as an experienced and competent administrator who had added immense value to his administration.


He noted that the late Torshimbe was very supportive to many including widows and orphans alike, stressing that he was a generous politician who loved to share with the needy.


On his late personal assistant, Famous Adejo, the governor said the young man was a hardworking individual who defied all odds to acquire higher education up to masters level and was studying for his doctorate degree when death snatched him away.


He announced his decision to train Adejo’s only son who just completed secondary education up to university level.


The governor described the two deaths as very painful and prayed God to grant the bereaved families the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses and the deceased aides eternal rest.


Governor Ortom who paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Jerome Torshimbe had earlier received the Chairman and members of the Benue State Local Government Service Commission who came to console him on the unfortunate loss.















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