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December 23, 2020
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state Wednesday effected a minor reshuffle of his cabinet and also created a new Ministry of Industry and Cooperatives.
The Governor who announced the shake-up in Makurdi also assigned portfolios to two newly appointed Commissioners who two days ago took the oath of office and allegiance.
According to Governor Ortom, the two newly appointed Commissioners, Comrade Ojotu Ojema took over from Mrs. Ladi Ajene-Isegbe at the Ministry of Youth and Sports as Commissioner while Dr. Joseph Ngea took charge of the Ministry of Health and Human Services following the demise of his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Ikwulono who died in November.
Ortom shakes up cabinet, creates new ministry, appoints adviser
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By Peter Duru – Makurdi
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state Wednesday effected a minor reshuffle of his cabinet and also created a new Ministry of Industry and Cooperatives.
The Governor who announced the shake-up in Makurdi also assigned portfolios to two newly appointed Commissioners who two days ago took the oath of office and allegiance.
According to Governor Ortom, the two newly appointed Commissioners, Comrade Ojotu Ojema took over from Mrs. Ladi Ajene-Isegbe at the Ministry of Youth and Sports as Commissioner while Dr. Joseph Ngea took charge of the Ministry of Health and Human Services following the demise of his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Ikwulono who died in November.
Ortom inaugurates council on implementation of MSMEs
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, Tuesday, inaugurated the State Council on the implementation of the national Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs.
Inaugurating Council in Makurdi, Governor Ortom who pointed out that the 14-member body was critical to building the state’s economy explained that its responsibilities includes provision of guidance on policies and strategies to drive the development of MSMEs subsector, fostering increased awareness and ensuring that national policy on MSMEs achieved intended goals among others.
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“This council is vital in harnessing efforts of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as critical stakeholders in building the Benue economy,” he said.