Ortom leaves behind N187bn debt for incoming administration in Benue

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, said on Sunday the sum of N734.9 billion was accrued to the state under his watch in the last eight years.

He, however, said his government was leaving behind a total debt of N187.5 billion for the incoming administration in the state.

The governor stated these during the presentation of handover notes to the state governor-elect, Hyacinth Alia, in Makurdi.