Ortom condoles Nasarawa gov over son’s death

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has condoled with his Nasarawa State counterpart, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, over the sudden death of his son, Hassan.

The deceased died on Thursday night at the age of 36.

Ortom in a condolence message to Governor Sule noted that the death of a dear one is painful and devastating.

He remarked in the message signed by his spokesman, Nathaniel Ikyur, that the young Hassan was a bridge builder who ensured peaceful and harmonious co-existence between his father’s administration and the youths in Nasarawa State. 

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The governor acknowledged that late Hassan created the enabling environment for people of his age group from different ethnic and religious backgrounds to appreciate the dynamics of governance which his father was enthroning in the state.

He added, “Your Excellency, it is hard to believe that your son Hassan has been snatched by death in his prime but be consoled that he will be remembered for the good deeds he promoted among various groups in the state. He will be sorely missed.”