Governor Ortom Visited His Ex-Boss Who Employed Him As A Conductor

Not many would know that the Governor of Benue State - Samuel Ortom, was a former transport conductor.




The governor remembered his little beginning, and therefore rewarded his former boss (The Driver).


His former boss name is Mnenge Mtemave, the governor visited his ex-boss at his residence in Ipav, Mbadim in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, to celebrate with him and to appreciate him for marking a positive impact in his life when he worked as a conductor.






The governor had worked as a motor conductor to Mtemave, who was a driver at the Gboko Motor Park in the late 1970s, and early 1980s while growing up in Gboko town after dropping out of primary school.

He recalled during the celebration, attended by his contemporaries, his former boss, and their family members, that Mtemave invited him to work as a conductor and later taught him how to drive.

Ortom further noted that Mtemave later made him cashier and treasurer of all the monies they made weekly and gave him a blank cheque to spend at will, an opportunity he never took for granted but still went back to him to approve spending on his needs.




He therefore urged the people never to despise their little beginnings, but to remain committed in their service to God, stressing that they should also seek formal education even at old age to brighten their fortunes.

Ortom presented a Hilux Van to Mtemave and pledged to support him in any merchandise of his choice; even as he showered his former colleagues and the communities with cows, pigs, bags of rice, and cash.

Speaking for the Ugbada family and former colleagues, Messers Abugh Vaaswem and Aondopine Tim, thanked the governor for his good gesture and prayed God to prosper him.

The host, Mtemave, also expressed gratitude over the honor done him by the governor.