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Stop Trivializing Governance, Benue People Deserve Better Leadership, Group Tells Ortom
The Benue Proactive Coalition For Good Governance (BPCGG) has taken a swipe at Governor Samuel Ortom for his constant fixation on President Muhammadu Buhari saying it is a ploy to cover up the many failures of his administration.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, Executive Director of the group, Comrade Timothy Tor urged Gov Ortom to be worried about the legacy he would live behind for the people of Benue.
“It is unfortunate that having lost the good will of his people, Ortom would turn himself into a bug of the presidency, using his failure to provide leadership as an escape window”.
The group insisted that the security challenges created in Benue were instigated by the governors lack of direction, recalling how he empowered the most dreaded militia Terwase Akwaza AKA Gana with the most lucrative government revenue consultancy.
“What other gaffe could be more glaring and embarrassing than for a sitting governor to hobnob with such a man who has killed thousands of his people? But Gov Ortom did”, the group queried.
The group asked him to explain why his colleagues in neighbouring states such as Kogi, Nassarawa are delivering good governance in the midst of herdsmen/farmers clashes.
“If Governor Zulum who is facing the greatest security challenges in Borno State could awe Nigerians with such positive achievements, Ortom should humble himself to take a crash course in good governance. Dropping President Buharis name to curry long lost good will can not cure Ortom of his increasingly manifesting deficiencies”, the group maintained.
It further said it has taken the liberty to summarise Gov Ortom administration failures in the following posers:
“Where there no herdsmen/farmers clashes before Ortom became governor in Benue?
“Would Gov Ortom be able to govern the state if the federal government withdraws her security agencies in the state?
“Was it President Buhari who asked Ortom to award the largest revenue consultancy to the most dreaded militia, the late Terwase Akwaza AKA GANA?
“Was it President Buhari who sent the Tiv Militia that confessed to have butchered their fellow Tiv kinsmen only recently?
“Why did Gov Ortom not make a media outing on those confessions made by fellow Tiv militia?
“Can Governor Ortom account for the monthly security votes other than it’s diversion on media propaganda?
“Can Ortom name one single project his administration has started and completed within the last six years?
“Is President Buhari responsible for the failure of Gov Ortom to pay salaries and pensions? How does herdsmen affect payment of salaries remains a puzzle only Ortom can unravel.
“Can Gov Ortom say President Buhari is the reason the road to his home town is not motorable?
“⁸Is President Buhari responsible for the blatant withholding of local government funds in outright disregard for local government autonomy?
“Benue people are not going to forgive him if he does not turn a new leaf in good time”
“Until Governor Ortom is able to address above deficiencies, he will continue to deal with the declining goodwill of Benue people no matter how much he drops President Buharis name,” the group asserted.
It maintained that the role of chief security officer of a state is beyond superintendenting over the misappropriation of public funds and urge Governor Ortom to bother on what to tell Benue people when they finally call him to render account of his misgovernance.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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