Special Adviser to President
Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investment Programme, Hajiya Maryam Uwais, has
commended Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for his sustained support which
has led to the successful implementation of various schemes under the programme
in the state.
Hajiya Uwais gave the
commendation on Tuesday when she paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at the
Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.
She said, “Benue is one of the
prime states for the Social Investment Programme, the decision of Governor
Ortom to reposition the Benue Stateoffice of the programme is a step in the
right direction.”
The Special Adviser to the
President described as impressive, the beehive of activities at the Social
Investment Programme in the state under the new leadership.
Responding, Governor Ortom
promised continued support to the Social Investment Programme.
He said government would continue
to meet its financial obligations for the smooth implementation of the
programme, describing it as an investment into the future of Benue children.
The Governor pointed out that the
Home Grown School Feeding, HGSF Programme in particular has positively impacted
on the economy of the state.
While giving assurance that the
programme under the new leadership would be implemented strictly according to
the laid down procedures, Governor Ortom said lapses noticed before would not
be allowed to repeat.
The Special Adviser to the
President was accompanied on the visit by the Benue State Acting Focal Person
of the Programme, Dr. Terris Damsa.
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