Gov Ortom Commissions CAN Secretariat Donates 50m For Guest House Project

By Winnifred Ehimhen

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Monday commissioned   the Christian Association of Nigeria multi purpose Secretariat  in Makurdi and expressed optimism that the building would be completed before the expiration of his tenure to provide accommodation for Christian leaders visiting the state as well as serve as a source of revenue generation for the Christian body

He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to religious tolerance and harmony and commended the unity that exists among the various Christian blocks in the state.

He called on  Christians to be steadfast in the works of charity and contribute to the growth of the Church while disclosing that the new CAN secretariat building is a product of his friendship with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State whose goodwill had sowed the seed for CAN in Benue to acquire the land for the building of the secretariat.

Governor Ortom equally announced a donation of 50 Million Naira for the construction of a thirty room accommodation at the State Secretariat of Christian Association of Nigeria noting that the building would be completed before the expiration of his tenure to provide accommodation for Christian leaders visiting the state as well as serve as a source of revenue generation for the Christian body.

The President of CAN, His Eminence, Most Rev. Okoh, who dedicated the secretariat, described the event as historic, stating that the edifice shall remain a rallying point that enhances the movement toward Christian unity.

The CAN President declared that “The Church in Benue State has come to stay and it shall continue to break new grounds, the coalition of the forces of evil shall not be able to stop the move of God in this state.

“Instead of tears, God will bring joy, instead of extermination, helplessness and devastation, God will bring restoration and abundance to his people in this state. There will be an upsurge in faith and revival like never before in Benue State. This is the beginning of the season of testimony and it shall never cease.”

He further said”I know the level of calamity, the mindless
bloodletting and the sorrow the enemy has visited on this land. But like the Bible says, weeping may endure for a night, but there shall be joy in the morning. It is a new dawn and God is about to comfort his people in this land.”

He commended Governor Ortom for his courage and for holding unto God in the face of constant terror, danger and excruciating difficulties.

“Surely there is a reward for your patience and faith in Christ Jesus. He said.

The Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Prof. James Iorzua Ayatse in a goodwill message commended the Governor for demonstrating his roots as a Christian to build a befitting edifice as Secretariat for CAN administration, stating that it was a wonderful achievement.

The paramount ruler  stressed the importance of unity amongst his subjects, stating that “there is power in unity, there is achievement in unity, there is progress in unity and there is victory in unity. We have seen this in the unity of CAN in the state,” he stated.

On the forthcoming general election, the monarch stated that, “I stand as the father in land to counsel and to caution that everything must be done in peace, there should be no fighting, there should be no violence, people should come out en masse to perform their civic responsibility.”

The CAN Secretariat was built by the Benue State Government