The Benue State Governor in North Central Nigeria, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the 2023 National Population Census postponement.
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In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, the governor stated that in an appeal to the Federal Government on April 13, he had called for the exercise to be postponed until adequate security was guaranteed in the country.
With the President approving the postponement of the census, Governor Ortom said: “The lives and well-being of the people must be placed above other factors for the nation to realize its aspiration for greater growth and development.”
According to the statement, Ortom remains committed to the rule of law, justice, fairness and equity.
