Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom Vs Former Governor Tarzoor: A Closer Look at Ortom's Governance Legacy
Challenging the Claims of Ex-Governor Tarzoor
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has hit back at his predecessor, ex-Governor George Akume's representative, former Ambassador Terhemen Tarzoor, over his record in office.
Governor Ortom challenged Tarzoor to explain his achievements during his tenure as Governor of Benue State, stating that his administration was confronted with difficult economic conditions, including two recessions and the COVID-19 pandemic, while dealing with insecurity and the displacement of farming communities.
Ortom's Reforms and Projects
- Achieved over 1,000 motorised and hand pump water schemes
- Completed over 60 electricity projects
- Strengthened public procurement and debt management institutions
- Domesticated the Treasury Single Account
- Addressed the security challenges facing the state
- Provided logistics to security agencies
- Established the Benue State Geographic Information Service
- Paid salaries for 91 months
Ortom's Acknowledgement of Challenges
Governor Samuel Ortom admitted that his administration faced numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, two economic recessions, and the insecurity issues.
He acknowledged that his administration had to grapple with the displacement of farming communities and the need to protect the state's agricultural sector.
Ortom's Defence of his Record
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom defended his record, highlighting the achievements of his administration. He highlighted the completion of over 1,000 motorised and hand pump water schemes, the completion of over 60 electricity projects, strengthening of public procurement and debt management institutions, domestication of the Treasury Single Account, addressing security challenges, providing logistics to security agencies, establishing the Benue State Geographic Information Service, and paying salaries for 91 months.
Ortom also highlighted the establishment of the Benue State Geographic Information Service, which he claimed was a significant achievement for the state.
Ortom's Comparison with Tarzoor
In a comparison with his predecessor, former Governor George Akume, Ortom stated that his administration had a more comprehensive approach to governance, including the establishment of the Benue State Geographic Information Service, which he described as a significant achievement for the state.
He argued that his administration's achievements were more significant than Tarzoor's, but did not mention the ambassador's name.
Ortom's Acknowledgement of Challenges
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom acknowledged that his administration faced numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, two economic recessions, and the need to protect the state's agricultural sector.
He said his administration had to grapple with the displacement of farming communities and the need to safeguard the state's agricultural sector.
Ortom's Defence of his Record
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom defended his administration's record, pointing out the achievements of his government, including the completion of 1,000 motorised and hand pump water schemes, the completion of over 60 electricity projects, strengthening of public procurement and debt management institutions, domestication of the Treasury Single Account, addressing security challenges, providing logistics to security agencies, establishing the Benue State Geographic Information Service, and paying salaries for 91 months.
He claimed that his administration's achievements were more significant than Tarzoor's, but did not mention the envoy's name.
Ortom Acknowledged the Challenges
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom acknowledged that his administration faced numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, two economic recessions, and the need to safeguard the state's agricultural sector.
He said his administration had to grapple with the displacement of farming communities and the need to safeguard the state's agricultural sector.
Ortom's Comparison of his Record with Tarzoor's
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom compared his administration's achievements with Tarzoor's, but did not mention the envoy's name.
Ortom's Defence of his Record
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom defended his administration's record, highlighting the achievements of his government, including the completion of 1,000 motorised and hand pump water schemes, the completion of over 60 electricity projects,
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
