Simon Namkwagh and Anthony Ibu, two new Special Advisers, were sworn in by Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Wednesday. He asked them to defend their appointment.
Ortom challenged the newly appointed officials to live up to the public’s expectations while speaking during the ceremony in Makurdi.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Benson Abounu, claimed that the appointment will improve the distribution of democratic benefits to the populace.
“Special Advisers are key officials of government who handle important assignments and carry out activities that promote the smooth running of government, particularly the provision of service to the citizenry.
“In this context, therefore, their elevation is not by accident, but it is guided by their fine qualities of competence and sound character,” Ortom said.
In highlighting political appointments and projects around the state, he claimed that his government had always been led by fairness, equity, and justice to ensure that every element was carried out fully.
He pledged his dedication to protecting people’s lives and property in the state while also ensuring the general welfare of the populace.
“These do not come easy to tackle especially at a time like now where there is a shortage of funds national as well as global economic and social problems are confronting states including Benue.
“When we came in and even as we steer the affairs of the state toward the end of our second mandate, we have remained determined and focused in our key responsibilities as a government.
“We will never deviate from this responsibility because of our core values which are hinged on transparency, accountability, justice, fairness, integrity, selflessness, humility, dedication, discipline, restitution, forgiveness and reconciliation,” the governor said.
