Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue is said to have spent Christmas with his former boss, Mnenge Mtenave, and other commercial bus drivers with whom he worked at Gboko Motor Park in the state.
Mtenave was a commercial truck driver with whom Ortom worked as a conductor in the 1980s.
The event was said to have taken place at Mtenave’s mansion in Mbadim, Gboko LGA of the state.
The governor is alleged to have told the audience about his time as a conductor at the motor park while speaking at the ceremony.
He said after he dropped out of primary school, Mtenave invited him to work as a motor conductor and also taught him how to drive.
According to the governor, Mtenave was kind to him, adding that “at a time, my boss made me a cashier and treasurer of all the money that we made weekly and gave me a blank cheque to spend at will”.
Ortom said he decided to visit Mtenave and celebrate Christmas with him to show appreciation for the “foundation” that was laid for him.
The governor reportedly presented a Hilux van to Mtenave and promised to support him in any trade of his choice.
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