Wike condoles with Ortom over brother’s passing

Abdullateef Fowewe

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has extended his condolences to former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom following the death of his younger brother, Bernard Tyozenda Ortom.

Wike in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described the loss as “painful” and urged the Ortom family to find solace in God.

“The news of the death of Mr. Bernard Tyozenda Ortom came to me as a rude shock.

“I urge you to find solace in God, who has made death inevitable. It is my prayer that God will grant you the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” Wike said.