Samuel Ortom of Benue has said that government and people of the state remained committed to a united Nigeria.
He was in the villa to thank the President for the condolence visit he paid to Benue State after the recent killings in the state, said he also intimated him of socio-economic situation in the state.
“I also reminded him about the request of Benue people when he paid that visit and to assure him that Benue remains committed to a united Nigeria and to work with him in ensuring that we collaborate with the Federal Government to provide security for lives and property in Nigeria.
“I also intimated him of the plight of over 175,000 IDPs that we have in eight camps.
“They have expressed their desire to go back home,’’ he said.
He said: “It is quite assuring that it will be well and I want to thank the President for the support he has shown. I know that this crisis did not just start during his tenure, it precedes this government.
“When I was serving as minister, my ancestral home was destroyed, 53 people were killed and this was in 2013 when Mr. President was not yet here.
“But I think that what is important is the NEC sub-committee headed by the Vice President which is doing the needful.
“I believe that the meeting we held and the subsequent ones that we are going to hold will definitely proffer a solution to this perennial problem and we sought it out ones and for all.
“But we remain committed to our people and our ranching law and I believe that that is the way forward.’’
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