Benue may be Under a Spell, Laments Ortom

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has opined that the inability of the State to Develop rapidly could be as a result of a spell.

Governor Ortom who said this yesterday in Taraku, Gwer local government area, during his tour of the gigantic Taraku Mills and industry, noted that the factory was a goldmine which should not have been allowed to waste away.

He said his government's commitment to resuscitate industries in the State in keeping with its policy to create jobs and wealth was unshakable, assuring that the Taraku Mills would be revived soon.

"The raw materials are here and when the factory starts working, farmers will smile. I will look outside the box to ensure that this is achieved. I want to pay tribute to late Governor Aper Aku who had the foresight to establish this factory and I promise to build on his legacies. We will create the enabling environment to ensure that our industries functional again", Ortom promised.

Managing Director of Taraku Mills, Mr. Earnest Jor said they were faced with water problem, intimating that plans were on to construct a dam to address the challenge.

Jor stated that when fully functional, the mill was capable of engaging over 600 persons.

Governor Ortom who also, visited the Oturkpo Burnt Bricks company which was established since 1981 but has been moribund, assured that modern machines would be purchased and expatriates engaged by government to ensure that the plant comes alive again.