Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint more Benue indigenes into key positions to enable them contribute their quotas to the development of the country.
Ortom made the appeal at Apa College of Education, Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state during a thanksgiving mass and reception in honour of the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo (FUHSO), Professor Innocent Ujah.
He described the FUHSO’s Vice Chancellor as a man of international repute, adding that the various awards and accolades he has garnered over a period of time had proven his distinction in whatever he does.
Ortom commended President Buhari for identifying and appointing Professor Ujah as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the university and gave assurance that his administration would support Ujah to succeed.
Earlier, the President, Aidogodo Development Association, Leonard Ochenjenu; Chairman of the occasion, AVM Monday Morgan and Dr. Ameh Idoko, all described Professor Ujah as a gift to the state and country as they separately expressed optimism that he would place the university on the international map.
On his part, the celebrant, Professor Innocent Ujah who is also the President, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), attributed his success story to the grace of God which he said had strengthened his commitment and perseverance.
