Guma LGA Chairman Orwough Celebrates Two Years in Office

Mr. Maurice Orwough, the Executive Chairman of Guma Local Government Area in Benue State, marked his second anniversary in office with a media briefing on Wednesday. He pledged to complete ongoing projects and address infrastructure and security needs despite acknowledging existing challenges.

Orwough emphasized achievements in road infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, agriculture, and security. His administration has commenced the asphalt construction of the Ngban-Udei Road and built five major culverts along the Daudu-Uikpam route.

Additionally, he established a scholarship program benefiting 200 students annually and provided over 20 cars and 100 motorcycles to traditional rulers and council officials. Key projects include the reconstruction of a collapsed culvert on the Origbo-Gbajimba Road and the construction of administrative blocks at the council headquarters.

In healthcare, clinics are being constructed at Ukaa and Aninge, while the ALGON Clinic at Torkula is undergoing renovation. Motorized boreholes have been installed in several communities to improve access to potable water, and security agencies have received vehicles and motorcycles to enhance their operations.