Former Governor of Benue State, Mr Samuel Ortom, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appending his signature to the bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
Recall that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ortom described the development as a historic and pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address the myriad of challenges faced by the North Central region of the country, including security threats and economic sabotage.This was contained in a statement by his media aide, Terver Akase, and released to the media in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
The former governor emphasised that the North Central has endured over a decade of devastation, with countless lives lost and millions displaced due to the relentless attacks by armed herders, bandits, and other criminal elements.Ortom stated that the establishment of the NCDC confirms President Tinubu’s commitment to listening to the voices and yearnings of the people.
The statement reads partly, “I believe that the North Central Development Commission will not just be a bureaucratic entity; it will represent hope for our communities that have suffered immeasurable losses due to unprovoked attacks.
“The people of North Central have long awaited this moment, and it is heartening to see that our aspirations have been recognized at the highest level of government.
”The former governor also commended the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, who sponsored the bill for the establishment of the NCDC.
Ortom stated, “Senator Moro has once again demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the welfare of our people.
He has been a tireless champion for peace and development. His efforts have been instrumental in bringing this vision to fruition, and I commend him for his exemplary leadership.”
He also congratulated the senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, Dr. Titus Zam, for his appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission and wishes him success in pioneering the establishment of the Commission.
Ortom, who consistently advocated the creation of a Commission to address the development challenges confronting the North Central and also help in rebuilding the ravaged parts of the region, urged the people of the area to support the new commission.
