Paramount ruler of Tiv nation and Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Professor James Ayatse, has assured Governor Samuel Ortom of adequate protection by the Tiv Traditional Council.
Prof Ayatse made this assurance on Thursday, during a prayer session for the Governor at the remodelled Tor Tiv Palace in Gboko, Gboko Local Government Area of the State.
He said the Tiv Traditional Council were solidly behind the governor and those planning to “harm him would never succeed” as the forefathers would do everything possible to protect him from the enemies attack.
Speaking after the prayer session, Governor Ortom appreciated the prayers of Benue people especially the traditional institution for him.
He disclosed that he has approved handover of all Governor Lodges across the State to become official residence of First Class Chiefs covering such locations.
Ortom also explained that where there were no governor lodges, government would build official residence for such chiefs.
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He further disclosed that his administration would also rehabilitate all the official residence of the 23 Second Class Chiefs popularly known as “Ter” in the State.
On his attack, Ortom said he escaped unhurt from the attackers because of the prayers of his people adding that with their prayers, he has nothing to be afraid of.
The Governor who further appealed to people to stop politicizing the attack also called on all Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari to be able to handle the security situation in the country and bring it under control.
Ortom also stated that he was so far satisfied with the President actions concerning his letter to him on insecurity in Nigeria and called for support and prayers for the unity of the nation and safety of all.
