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How old is Samuel ortom?

Author

Matthew Barrera

Updated on April 05, 2026

60 years (April 23, 1961)
Samuel Ioraer Ortom/Age

What is the motto of Benue State?

Scientia Liberatio Populurum
It is accredited by the National Universities Commission. The current Vice-chancellor of Benue State University is Professor Msugh Moses Kembe who took over from Professor Charity Angya on November 5, 2015….Benue State University.

MottoScientia Liberatio Populurum
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What is the biggest local government in Benue State?

Konshisha Local Government
Konshisha Local Government has a population of about 225,672 (2006 census figures).

How many languages are in Benue State?

In Benue State, there are three main languages represented by ethnic peoples; Tiv, Idoma and Igede, Tiv being the largest of the three. While a fair amount of Idoma and Igede speakers speak Tiv as well, most Tiv speakers speak no other ethnic language, although most speak English.

What party is gov ortom?

Ortom was elected governor of Benue State as a member of the All Progressives Congress in 2015….Samuel Ortom.

Samuel Ioraer Ortom
Succeeded byOsita Chidoka
Personal details
Born23 April 1961 Guma LGA, Benue State, Nigeria
Political partyPDP

Is Benue an Igbo state?

In 1991, some areas of Benue state (mostly Igala area), along with areas in Kwara State, were carved out to become part of the new Kogi State. Igbo people are found in the boundary areas like the Obi, Oju etc., Local Government Areas….Local Government Areas.

Local Government AreaHeadquarters
VandeikyaVandeikya

How many tribes are in Benue state?

2.3 The state has seven main ethnic groups each with a distinct cultural heritage, they are; Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Etulo, Utono, Akpa and Igala. The Tiv constitute the majority population. The people of Benue State hold their cultural heritage in high esteem.

How many tribes do we have in Benue state?

What is the name of the deputy governor of Benue State?

Benson Abounu (born 3 July 1949) serves as Deputy Governor of Benue State, Nigeria. He was elected as the running mate to Governor Samuel L. Ortom in 2015 under the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Who is the governor of Adamawa State?

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri born (October 27, 1967) is a Nigerian politician who is the current Governor of Adamawa State….Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Umaru Fintiri
Incumbent
Assumed office May 29, 2019
Preceded byBindo Jibrilla
Acting Governor of Adamawa State