From: Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Governor Samuel Ortom personal physician, Aide De camp and orderly amongst other aides are all in self isolation for Corona Virus.
It should be noted that, permanent secretary Ministry of Finance, Permanent Secretary Government House as well as the Private Principal Secretary to the Governor had earlier positive to Corona Virus and gone into isolation.
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ortom Terver Akase disclosed this yesterday while reacting to a report in a national daily which alleged that government activities especially in Government House have been paralysed because the Governor has been in self isolation.
He described the said story as false and misleading, noting that it portrayed the image of the Governor and his office to disrepute
“As we earlier clarified, government activities have not been paralyzed in Benue State. We earlier stated that following the COVID-19 status of some of the Governor’s close aides including his personal physician, his aide de camp and orderly, he had to go into self isolation as the protocol on prevention of the virus demands”.
“On Monday January 18, 2021, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Benson Abounu, on behalf of the Governor, swore-in a Customary Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Engo Aleje. The Governor himself has held several virtual meetings with different groups.
“These and many other government engagements have taken place in the last few weeks and all offices including that of the Governor have been carrying out full operations.
“Governor Ortom has been on a working isolation because he tested negative for COVID-19. He employs virtual means, WhatsApp, telephone calls, and when necessary, holds meetings by observing physical distancing to conduct government business. He does these to protect himself and others.
“No one has immunity for Coronavirus and the pandemic can infect anyone. It is therefore, advisable that those playing politics and whipping other sentiments desist from such acts.
“Governor Ortom remains committed to the task of serving the people, and no amount of blackmail can distract him”, Akase warned.
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