Jimin Geoffrey
Governor Samuel Ortom says late General Victor Malu is still attracting development to his communities even in death.
Governor Ortom stated this yesterday when a delegation from the Senate led by Senator Jeremiah Useni paid him a condolence visit at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.
The Governor said as a mark of respect and honour for the late General Malu, his county home, Adoor village had been connected to public power supply for the first time, courtesy of the Benue State government.
While appreciating the leadership of the senate for their show of love for the departed former Chief of Army Staff, Governor Ortom said discussing the death of General Malu at plenary was a mark of honour at the highest level.
He described the late general as a great leader, friend to many and a professional to the core who offered himself for selfless service to his fatherland, adding that he came, he saw and he conquered.
Earlier in a condolence letter to the Governor signed by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Senator Useni said the Senate notes with heavy heart and deep sense of loss, the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff.
He stated that through dint of hardwork , dedication and commitment to professionalism, General Malu rose to the pinnacle of his military carrier in the Nigerian Army as Chief of Army Staff, where he dutifully canvassed and undertook reforms aimed at preserving an apolitical army.
Senator Useni stated that the late General Malu was globally applauded for turning around the fortunes of the sub regional peace force (ECOMOG) during the first Liberian Civil
While praying God to grant the soul of General Malu eternal rest, the senate said his death was a great loss to the State, country and the African sub region at large.
