in Progress”

financial disparity.

“This book extensively discusses self-growth and development in the context of physical, emotional, financial, and mental struggles and provides a viable panacea to overcoming them.

“Work in Progress is a thought-provoking lone hope in the struggle for peaceful human existence, guiding the reader towards a fulfilled lifestyle through minor attitude adjustments.

“I witnessed the massive loss of human lives and its attendant challenges during the pandemic.

“As one of the survivors, I was motivated to come up with an encouraging and healing outlook on life to enable the society to find strength in life challenges.

“The book will help people work on their self-development and self-growth for a selfhealing journey,” Enudi said. (NAN)

Why I endorsed Obi for Presidency - Gov. Ortom

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

In defense of his open endorsement of the Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, the Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom expressed regret that all the leading political parties in Nigeria have failed, hence the need to vote for competent individuals to lead the nation.

Ortom who spoke in Makurdi, Benue State capital during a town hall meeting for stakeholders across the 276 councils wards of the state, organized by the Inter - Party Advisory Council, (IPAC), in support of Obi - Datti presidential ambition, noted that the time has come to look beyond party lines for those with capacity to deliver.

Ortom, a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Integrity group and Senatorial candidate of the party for Benue North West District said, it’s a time where we must live out sentiments and save Nigeria by looking at individuals who can lead with the fear of God and provide gainful employment for the Youth.

“We must, in this 2023, fashion a new Nigeria that will give the people equity, fairness, and justice.

“The PDP has failed Nigerians, APC has failed Nigerians, political parties have failed Nigerians, even the Labour Party has failed Nigerians. So, we must look at individuals, those people who can deliver.

“So, this is not about the party, I’m not in the Labour Party but I’m working for Peter Obi. Peter Obi will make sure that we sleep with our two eyes closed. These unnecessary killings that are going on in our country will stop.

“ I have chosen to support him. I appreciate you all for choosing Peter Obi. Of the three presidential candidates, Peter Obi has the character, competence to lead Nigeria, “ Ortom said.

Ortom who noted that Obi has credentials, character, competence, educational backgrounds and the mettle to rescue and revamp the socioeconomic fortunes of the country, said he has confidence in him to unite the country.

He urged the people to shun all partisan sentiment and vote for Peter Obi who according to him surpasses all other candidates saying he will do the right things for the country.

Our correspondent reports that when Governor Ortom openly declared his support for Peter Obi ,the entire hall erupted in chants of Obi. It took sometime before the MC could calm the crowd.

In a three minutes virtual speech to the stakeholders, the

Labour Party candidate, Mr Peter Obi who could not make it to the State due to climatic conditions, thanked the Benue people, particularly, Governor Samuel Ortom, for queuing behind him.

Obi assured that the effort of the Benue people will not be in vain, pledging that he will ensure that Benue do not remain the same once he assumes office.

No fewer than 38 persons have died of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in Jigawa, an official confirmed.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Salisu Muazu, told newsmen in Dutse, that the state recorded a total of 398 suspected cases between October 2022 to date.

Muazu said the disease was detected in 56 political wards across seven local government areas of the state that border Niger Republic.

He said the outbreak was initially from the neighbouring Niger Republic, and later spread to the border communities in the state, through trans border activities.

The permanent secretary listed the affected areas to include Babura, Maigatari, Suletankarkar, Birniwa, Gumel, Gwiwa and Yankwashi.

“This is in spite of the fact that last year, we conducted immunisation against this disease across the state.