I’ve spent N680 million on treatment of snakebites – Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state says he has spent the sum of N680 million treating victims of snakebite within the state, within the final 22 years.

That is contained within the checks carried out by the State Ministry of Well being and Human Providers, Each day Submit experiences.

Ortom, who has personally maintained a retainership with Bishop Murray Hospital Makurdi for the free therapy of snakebites because the 12 months 2000, disclosed this throughout a gathering with MINDA PDP Elders Discussion board.

The MINDA consists of individuals from Masev, Ihyarev and Nongov Growth Affiliation and includes of Guma, Makurdi, Gwer-East and Gwer-West.

The Governor, nonetheless, disclosed that owing to the rising prices this has positioned on him, he had sought the approval of the Benue State government council for the State authorities to take over the scheme because it had overwhelmed him financially.

Ortom whereas recounting the destruction attributable to the invasion of three, out of the 4 native governments of MINDA, specifically Guma, Makurdi and Gwer West by actions of militia herdsmen, lamented that 1000’s have been displaced and lots of others killed.

He, nonetheless, expressed optimism that regardless of the difficult instances, his administration had executed and was nonetheless executing tasks in elements of MINDA, together with roads, saying that such efforts might be sustained.

Nationwide President, MINDA PDP Elders Discussion board, Engr Samuel Utoo, acknowledged the great works and assist to them by the Governor and urged him to step up as his administration involves an finish.