ORTOM RELEASES FUNDS TO STEP-DOWN ELECTRICITY IN AGAGBE By Terungwa Nteez Nunde Governor Ortom has released funds to stepdown electricity in Agagbe area of Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Titus Zam made this known today in Agagbe during the Thanksgiving and Bazaar day celebration of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Agagbe. Chief Zam said the stepdown of electricity in the area was part of the developmental agenda of the Ortom led administration, stating that rural electrification was top priority of the present administration in its quest to transmit the development drive of the administration in rural areas. He alluded that Governor Ortom needs the support and cooperation of the people to overcome the security challenge confronting the state, while entreating the people to embrace tolerance and vigilance under the present torrid condition of the state. ...