Ortom gets new adviser on LG and chieftaincy affairs

Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday swore in his Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Kenneth Achabo.

Achabo replaces Mr. Jerome Shimbe who died on Sept. 14. He was aged 64.

Ortom, in a speech at the ceremony, said that Achabo was appointed “on merit”, after considering the need for the fair sharing of political appointments.

“We considered Atabo the best for the job in the spirit of fair play. His wealth of experience and sound character also gave hi0m a huge advantage,” Ortom said.

He urged the adviser to always do the right thing, pointing out that the bureau for local government and chieftaincy affairs was “a very sensitive one”.

The governor warned his appointees against corrupt tendencies, declaring that the menace was a monster that must be collectively eliminated.

He cautioned government appointees against neglecting people in their constituencies.

“We must imbibe the spirit of sharing the little we have with them. We must keep everyone close,” he said.