Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has assured of the state government's preparedness to partner with the Mnder- U- Tiv,a socio cultural renaissance Organisation of the Tiv people of central Nigeria.
Governor Samuel Ortom made this disclosure during a courtesy call on him by the National Executive council members of Mnder- U- Tiv today at government House Makurdi .
Governor Ortom lauded the vission of the Organisation,and charged it to be driven by the fear of God." If we turn to God,God will help us..." Governor Ortom stressed.while charging the Organisation to work with similar associations and organizations towards achieving a common goal for the Tiv nation,the governor promised the state government's support to the Mnder- U- Tiv at all times,and wished it success in all their undertakings.
Earlier in his presentation,the national president of the Organisation,Deacon Ortindi Baka congratulated governor Samuel Ortom for his victory during the recently conducted general elections.
He informed the governor that the Mnder- U- Tiv was a vission received from God to awaken the Tiv people from their slumber and take their rightful position in Nigeria as the 4th largest group.
Deacon Baka lamented the marginalization of the Tiv people despite their sacrifices for the unity of Nigeria and called for a change of attitude. He regretted the continued attacks on innocent Tiv farmers by the Fulani insurgents and called on the federal government to immediately wade into the matter to permanently put the issue to rest .
Deacon Ortindi Baka informed the governor that series of programmes have been lined up including a national Tiv conference where resource persons will present papers on a way forward for the Tiv people.
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