He held many other military command and staff positions. To God who made me, I didnt have any secret affair with her husband, the deputy governor. Place of Origin: Nongov District, Guma Local Government Area. Benue State as it exists today is a surviving legacy of an administrative entity that was carved out of the protectorate of northern Nigeria at the beginning of the twentieth century. When Late OchIdoma, HRM Agabaidu, Elias Ikoyi Obekpa, was on the throne as OchIdoma the 4th, Benue had Chief Steven Lawani from Ogbadibo as Deputy Governor, the same Local Government with the late Paramount Ruler of Idoma kingdom, because the position of OchIdoma does not affect anything of such as traditional institution differs from Political offices or positions. Proin sed finibus sem, Benue State Secreteriat, Another outreach of the foundation is Oracle Driving School. He also commended Nigeria Army Physical education Training School (1985-87), Directing Staff, Command and Staff College, Jaji (1987-89), Directing Staff, Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshe, Ghana (1989-91), he also commanded 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993-95). He did not initiate any new projects probably because of the transition and the brief period of his tenor. His tenor of two years was very impactful on the citizenry. In 2002, he resigned from the ICPC to contest 2003 governorship election on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy, AD but failed to clinch the position as he lost to incumbent, Gov George Akume of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Your email address will not be published. The foundation reaches out to prison inmates. . He is a member of the ruling PDP in Niger State. Benue State is blessed with abundant mineral resources. If he wins the main election in 2023, Ishaku will join the league of governors who moved into the National Assembly at the end of 8 years of ruling their states. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom addressing party's supporters By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi - Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has lauded the vision of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate in the state, Engr. Emphasis will be on the ruling PDP which is certain of continuity in the State and hopeful of taking over leadership at the centre (Presidency). These centres are Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo. Benue towns can be categorised into three groups. He will fly the PDP flag in the Benue north-west senatorial district election in 2023. . The period from November to January, when the harmattan weather is experienced is, however, relatively cool. in Division One, BCC Lions FC in Division Two, Mark mentors as the basketball premier league team. The BCC Lawn Tennis tournament attracts players from all over the country. He was born in Mbatyrev, Gboko local government of Benue state on3rd January,1941. Benue State Deputy Governor, Engr. He was born on the 21st Sept, 1950 in Gawu, Suleja, LGA, Niger State. He attended Nigeria Military School (1963-67). Benue State Body Government of Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom ( PDP) Deputy Governor Benson Abounu ( PDP) Legislature Benue State House of Assembly Senators NE: Gabriel Suswam ( PDP) NW: Emmanuel Yisa Orker-Jev ( PDP) S: Patrick Abba Moro ( PDP) Representatives List Area . This was disclosed Sunday, June 5, evening by Governor Samuel Ortom, during the expanded caucus of the party and flag bearers for various . The former has the Tor Tiv (Tiv King) as chairman of all the traditional rulers from the Tiv dominant Local Government Areas, while the latter has the Och' Idoma (Idoma king) as the chairman of all the traditional rulers from the Idoma dominant Local Government Areas. [10], Samuel Ortom is the governor and Benson Abounu is the deputy governor. Between May and November,1976, he was in UNIFIL in Lebanon. Animal production include, Cattle, Pork, Poultry and Goat but no dairy and dairy products yet. What Are The Three Arms Of Government In Nigeria And Their Functions? (He taught at the Advanced Teachers College, now College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State). Even as Governor-elect, he had warned the then outgoing Governor, Gabriel Suswam to desist from such treacherous moves citing the perilous financial condition of the state, but to no avail. Pellentesque pellentesque tempor enim, in dapibus turpis Fortunately, General Gowons successor, Gen Murtala vindicated him by establishing the veracity of the allegations. Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu Gusau. His orders were to prepare a smooth handover to the incoming civilian administration. Married to Chief Mrs. Eunice Erdoo Ortom info@moe.be.gov.ng, Saturday/Sunday Elected as Executive Chairman, Guma Local Government Area in 1991 to 1993. Also noticeable is the fact that APC is predominant in the Northern and western regions of Nigeria while PDP is predominant in the Eastern and Southern regions. Much of Benue State falls within the Benue Valley/trough which is believed to be structurally developed. Toggle navigation. Of these mineral resources, only Limestone at Tse-Kucha near Gboko and Kaolinite at Otukpo are being commercially exploited. Col Isa Kontagora was appointed Military Administrator of Benue State by Gen Sani Abacha from August,1996 to August 1998. He said the G-5 governors, comprising Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) would after the meeting make . Col Isa Kontagora was appointed Military Administrator of Benue State by Gen Sani Abacha from August,1996 to August 1998. . Following his victory, the deputy governor promised not to disappoint the people of his senatorial constituency if re-elected in 2023. He participated in the July,1975 coup that ousted Gen. Yakubu Gowon and was appointed , Principal Staff Officer, Supreme Headquarters, Lagos. Ugwuanyi was declared the winner of the primary election held on Tuesday, May 24, at the Nsukka Stadium in Nsukka local government area of the state, The Punch reported. From Fred Itua, Abuja The wife of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said the party will fulfil all its campaign promises if elected. Advisory Council of the Episcopal Council on African Traditional Religion and Board of Governors, College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State. If he wins the 2023 elections, he would join the league of governors who have gone into the National Assembly after serving two terms in power. Married to Architect Yemisi Dooshima Suswam The chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Benue state, John Ngbede, has emerged as the deputy governorship candidate of the party for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Gowon however dismissed those allegations and instead ordered for his detention. Deputy Governor Manasseh Daniel Jatau, 36. There is a heavily wooded natural trench at Tse-Mker which is believed to be inhabited by dangerous creatures including Pythons. . Twice in 1974, he wrote petitions against the then Military Governor of old Benue Plateau State, accusing him of nepotism and financial wrong doings and filed affidavits to that effect. luctus, varius lacus sit amet, blandit lorem. He died on the 20th Nov, 2006 and was Post humosly honoured with a doctorate degree by the Benue State University. @2021 - www.anaedoonline.ng. The two Area Councils are the Tiv Traditional Council and the Idoma Traditional Council. State: Governor: Deputy: Political Party: Year sworn in: 1 Abia: Okezie Ikpeazu Ude Oko Chukwu PDP 2019 2 Adamawa: Ahmadu Umar Fintiri . Breaking News. The people of the state are famous for their cheerful and hospitable disposition as well as rich cultural heritage. While speaking with journalists in the state capital Makurdi, Samuel Ortom gave three important reasons. Dangote Cement Company is a private company that operates within the state and provides a little employment to the people. Judgment Portal National Industrial Court of Nigeria. With less than 40 days to the presidential election, Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned Nigerians against voting for his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, stressing that the latter wants Nigerians to "go hungry.". Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku: Ishaku has been given a ticket by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to run in the Taraba South Senatorial District election. Home Flow Scoreboard Map of events About. Pellentesque Gabriel Suswam later resigned from private legal practice and ventured into Politics. Benson Abounu has threatened to make life unbearable for his wife, if she failed to send her current Orderly packing and bring Inspector Jane Agbo back. Col Aminu Isa Kontagora, was born in Kontagora some 58 years ago in Kontagora LGA of Niger State. For better experience, kindly enable your Javascript. Even though he stayed for almost three years, he did not achieve nothing commensurate with the resources and the period he spent. Traffic from the west comes through Makurdi (3) Naka Adoka Ankpa (3) Okene (1) roads and from the east through Makurdi Yandev Katsina Ala Wukari roads. In addition, youll discover who their deputies are, and on what political parties they got elected into power. This has made Benue the major source of food production in the Nation. Also at the event were former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; and . It was gathered that, on that fateful day, Mrs Abounu allegedly asked the orderly to wait behind after their schedules for the day. Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. Neutral. The land is generally low lying (averaging 100m-250m) and gently undulating with occasional inselbergs, Knoll, Laterite etc. Other cash crops include palm oil, melon, African pear, chili pepper, tomatoes etc. Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state also secured the PDP ticket to contest the Taraba South Senatorial District election. All Right Reserved. Secretary/Chairman, White Paper Drafting Committees, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) 1988, University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Distinguished Humanist Award by the Faculty of Arts, U.I, Best Performing PDP Governor from the North Central Zone, Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Fellow of the Sociological Association of Nigeria. However, there was need to split the ministry again in 2019 and therefore i It is pertinent to lay that background so that people, especially the literate ones should understand the angle Iam coming from. He opened up many areas in Makurdi, he also executed a lot rural electrification projects and small towns water schemes. I am glad about my redeployment because, I am tired of working with a devilish and wicked person like her. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, engaging over 75% of the state farming population. (He left office after the military coup in November 1993 which General Sani Abacha came to power). It is one of the few large rivers in Nigeria. In 2015, it was merged with the Ministry of Science and Technology, as such, it was renamed Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. General Murtala Mohammed appointed Military Governor of Benue State on the 3rd of February,1976. Field Artillery officers Advanced Course, Oklahoma, USA. Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, 66. The roads are in an excellent condition.[20]. *David Olofu - Finance. Anaedoonline.ng will update the list when new information about lawmakers in this category who have clinched their partys ticket becomes available. In the 2 minutes 39 seconds WhatsApp audio recording obtained by . Samuel Ortom the Executive Governor of Benue State at the moment. Justice Mary Abounu, wife of the Benue State deputy governor, Engineer Benson Abounu, reportedly slapped her police orderly, Inspector Jane Agbo, over an accusation that she was having a secret sexual relationship with her husband. In the 2023 Benue north-west senatorial district election, he will be the PDPs candidate. The location of Benue State in the centre of the country plus the presence of bridges on two large rivers, the Benue River and Katsina-Ala River, make the state a major cross-roads centre. Jesse Oche is a young writer with passion for sports and agro journalism. Benue state was created on 3 rd February, 1976 during the regime of former president Late General Muritala Mohammed with the capital at Markurdi. Don't forget to subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Hb8hjxWatch more interesting videos: https://bit.ly/34ogCawFollow Channels Television On: Facebook: https://www.f. We Can Win Any Election In Nigeria With Our 41 Million Members Buhari boasts. Based on Kppen climate classification, Benue State lies within the AW climate and experiences two distinct seasons, the Wet season and the Dry season. Historical monuments in the state include the Royal Niger Company Trading Stores at Makurdi and Gbileve near Katsina-Ala; the tombs of the first Dutch missionaries at Harga and Sai in Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas; the tombs of the legendary politician, Mr. J. S. Tarka and past three Tor Tiv in Gboko town; and the trench fortifications in Turan district of Kwande local government areas which were dug by the Tiv to ward off Chamba invasions in the 19th century. During his two years stint in Benue, he completed the Arts Theatre complex started by late Gov Aper Aku with Engr Felix Atume as his Commissioner for Works. He successfully defended his PhD thesis at the University of Jos. There is a standard Arts Theatre, a modern Sports Complex which includes the Aper Aku Stadium, which has provisions for such games as tennis, basketball, volleyball and handball, an indoor sports hall and Olympic size swimming pool in Makurdi. Benue occupies a landmass of 34,059 square kilometres. According to NIGERIAN CONCORD, the assault took place at the deputy governors lodge, Makurdi. Head of one of the National Convention Committees for the Alliance for Democratic, AD September, 2004, Inspector of education in the Benue State Ministry of Education, Member of Independent Corrupt Practices and, other Related Offences Commission 1999 to 2002, Ushongo Local Government Area, Benue State, Indigenous administrative structure and institutions, Akperan Orshi College Of Agriculture, Yandev, Benue State, Masters Degree in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR), Native Authority (NA) Primary School, Wannune 1960 1966, Chairman Senate Committee on Army and a ranging member of senate (Hero of Democracy), Re-elected, Executive Governor of Benue State 2003 to 2007, Elected Governor of Benue State 29th May 1999 to 2003, Sole Administrator of Idah (Now in Kogi State). It can still be developed because most of the modern techniques are not yet popular to 98% of Nigeria. It will be held two weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. He was appointed commander 41 Engineers Brigade, Kaduna, Senior Operations Officer, Operational Engineering. He worked for other law firms from 1990 to 1994, while continuing his studies. The town is divided by the River Benue into the north and south banks, which are connected by two bridges: the railway bridge, which was built in 1932, and the new dual carriage bridge commissioned in 1978. Industry and commerce have been greatly retarded by the absence of capital funds, basic infrastructure and the frequent political changes. Logos and Trademarks belong to their respective owners. The 2023 Bauchi State gubernatorial election will take place on 11 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Bauchi State, concurrent with elections to the Bauchi State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Benson Abounu, has declared his intention to succeed his principal, Governor Samuel Ortom. Find your event! The river itself provides tourist opportunities for boating, angling and swimming. He was Commander,142 Infantry Battalion, Nigeria Army and Staff Officer Military Secretarys Office, AHQ. 2022 The Nation Newspaper, Ltd. All Right Reserved. TITUS UBA HONOURABLE SPEAKER, BENUE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. "The two local government areas without its list of members are Vandiekya and Katsina-Ala local governments. The Katsina-Ala is the largest tributary, while the smaller rivers include Mkomon, Amile, Duru, Loko Konshisha, Kpa, Okpokwu, Mu, Be, Aya, Apa Ogede and Ombi. He was in Liberia as 16 Battalion Commander,Nigerian ECOMOG contigent. In 1987, he was Deputy Defence Adviser, Nigeria Embassy, Cameroon. Benue State and Borno State are two states with many similarities, except in leadership style and approach. The State Council of Chiefs has the Tor Tiv, Orchivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse (Tor Tiv V) ([14]), with Och'Idoma and all second class Chiefs/Chairmen of the Local Government Traditional Council as members. Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele, 55. 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There are masses of unusually tall trees in the deep valleys and on the pretty steep highlands, which are all however inhabited. Photo credits: Benue State Government, Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku, Abia State Government, Nigeria, Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi Source: Facebook. The Deputy governor at an event organized by the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun States [] I have never had any sexual relationship with her husband, and again the man is not even my taste if at all I want to date anyone. Its commercial status was further enhanced when the Railway Bridge was completed and opened in 1932. In 1975, he was promoted Wing Commander and served in many formations. Governor Akus administration witnessed the successful holding of Benues first trade fair organised by Benue State chambers of commerce with great assistance of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. He was very energetic and committed to transparency. At Epwa-Ibilla, Andi-Ibilla, Uchenyum-Ibilla, Okochi-Uwokwu, Irachi-Uwokwu, Ette-Uda-Uwokwu, Odepa-Uwokwu, Igbegi-Ipinu-Uwokwu, Edde-Ibilla-Uwokwu, and Ohuma-Uwokwu of Oju, are springs of clean water. Hence, there is an acute water shortage in the dry season in Local Government Areas such as Guma, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Gwer West (Naka, Nigeria) and Oju. Consultations have reached advanced stages as aspirants. Benue Burnt Bricks, Otukpo Local Government, He constructed Makurdi roads with street lights, He started the construction of Arts Theatre Complex, He started the construction of the stadium, He started the construction of Seven Cottage Hospitals across Benue state. It is largely rural, with scattered settlements mainly in tiny compounds or homesteads, whose population range from 630 people, most of whom are farmers. Elected Governor of Benue State 29th May 2015 to present. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the same year. Elsewhere, gradients average less than 4. Rivers State. These are some governors and deputy governors who have clinched the PDP's Senate tickets. The Makurdi Rail Bridge provides the only rail link between the northern and eastern parts of Nigeria. Appointed Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investments, National Auditor, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP March 2008- June 2011, Chairman, Standard Organization of Nigeria, SON 2009 to June 2011, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Benue State; Director of Administration and Logistics of the Goodluck and Sambo Presidential Campaign Organization in 2011, Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Benue State 2004 to 2008, Director of Operations of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial campaign in Benue State in 2007, State Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Benue State, State Treasurer of the All Peoples Party, APP, State Publicity Secretary of National Center Party of Nigeria, NCPN. Apa has a population of about 100,000 people. In 1993, he was posted to Defence Industries Corporation, Kaduna as Director of Production. CAUSELIST APP. And blessed with children. Governor Bello Matawalle. Agbo said she believed the deputy governors wife was just telling lies and making false accusations against her over nothing. While in Ibadan, he read law at the University of Ibadan and completed his studies at the Nigeria Law School and was called to the bar in 1985. There are areas of low population density, such as Guma, Gwer East, Ohimini, Katsina-Ala, Apa, Logo and Agatu, each with less than seventy persons per km2, while Vandeikya, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Obi and Gboko have densities ranging from 160 persons to 200 persons per km2 . The caretaker deputy chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue, Kpamor Orkar, has said that an Idoma indigene should be considered for the governorship position in the state in 2023. Food crops include Yam, Cassava, Sweet potato, Beans, Maize, Millet, Guinea corn, Vegetables etc. The governor of Benue state leads the executive branch.He appoints heads of the state ministries .He is also the chief security officer of the state.The current governor is Samuel Ortom.This is a list of administrators and governors of Benue State.Benue State of Nigeria was formed on 03 February 1976 when Benue-Plateau State was divided into Benue and Plateau states. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. March 18, 2022. While the candidate of NNPP, Prof Abdulraheem Shuaib Oba, 74, is the oldest, 35-year-old Abubakar . [original research?] He will fly the PDP flag in the Benue north-west senatorial district election in 2023. Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo produced Chief Stephen Lawani as Deputy Governor during Sen. Suswam tenure. On hearing that, Inspector Jane Agbo returned to Benue Command headquarters in Makurdi, where she was told of her immediate redeployment to Otukpo Divisional Police Headquarters. List of Nigerian Governors and Their Deputies, 30. Natural Attractions in Benue State include hills and ranges such as Ikyogen, Abande, Ngokur, Mkar, Ushongo and Harga. LATEST: PDP Governors To Meet Wednesday Over Party Crisis. In 1971 went to ABU Zaria to read Civil Engineering (1971-75). She said it was sad that a woman she had been serving as police orderly since when she was a high Court Judge could be saying all sorts of rubbish about her. [5] The state borders Nasarawa State to the North; Taraba State to the East; Kogi State to the West; Enugu State to the South-West; Ebonyi and Cross-Rivers States to the South; and has an international border with Cameroon to the South-East. Just like other Nigerian states are governed by their Governors, Benue State is no exception. Some deputy governors are also not left out in the Senate race. While the ruling PDP made a consensus arrangement that threw up Mr Uba and the Benue State Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu, as the contestants for its ticket, the APC has cleared a priest, Hyacinth . NKST Primary School, Zaki-Biam, Benue State. Twitter: samuelortom, Place of Origin: Anyiin, Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. He reactivated and upgraded College of Education. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun its primaries to choose candidates who would run for the partys presidential nomination in 2023. Abia State, Dr Victor Ikpeazu, PDP. Swem is a shrine site at the foot of the Cameroon range in Kwande local government area from where the Tivs were said to have originated. He was born in Zuturum, Zagon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State in 1948. Director, Armament, NAF Hqtrs (1990-93). 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