ORTOM TASKS BIKE RIDERS ON DRUG ABUSE, CULTISM AWARENESS
Governor Samuel Ortom has charged members of the Bem Riders Club on more
sensitization and advocacy against drug abuse and cultism in the State.
Governor Ortom who gave the charge today during a courtesy call on him by
members of the club, lauded their initiative to sensitise the public against social
vices, stressing that such ills had caused so much damage to the society and
needed concerted efforts to tame the tide.
He stated that a reduction in such acts would further enhance peace and stability
in the State.
Governor Ortom said he admires the activities of the power bike riders which he
noted catches attention and could be used effectively for sensitization and
awareness creation.
While accepting the request by the riders to beautify any strategic roundabout in
Makurdi metropolis to register their presence in the State with the exception of
Wurukum roundabout which had already been given out for rehabilitation,
Governor Ortom also wished them a happy convention which holds in Benue next
Tuesday.
President of the club, Engr. Julius David said their visit was to register their
existence in the State, saying the club was birthed last year and members
interact as a family.
He stated that the club currently sensitises the public against drug abuse and
cultism as its contribution to peace and stability in the State, even as he
appealed that members be given a strategic roundabout to decorate to register
their presence.
Engr. David acknowledged the developmental strides of Governor Ortom and his
efforts towards improved security for lives and property of Benue people.

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