Samuel Ioraer Ortom
Former Governor, Benue State
Peoples Democratic Party Benue State
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Samuel Ioraer Ortom is a Nigerian administrator, businessman, and politician born in Guma LGA, Benue State. Educated in public administration and journalism, he entered politics as a local government chairman in the early 1990s, later serving as Federal Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment (with a brief stint supervising Aviation). In 2015, he became Governor of Benue State—initially under APC—before defecting to PDP and winning re-election in 2019, completing two terms in 2023.
Education
- St. John's Primary School, Gboko (1970–1974); St. Catherine’s Primary School, Makurdi (completed 1976)
- Idah Secondary Commercial College, Kogi State (began 1976; did not complete due to financial constraints)
- Diploma in Salesmanship and GCE (General Certificate of Education)
- IJMB Certificate, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1995)
- Diploma in Journalism, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1998)
- Advanced Diploma in Personnel Management, Benue State University (2001)
- Master of Public Administration, Benue State University (2004)
- Ph.D., Commonwealth University, Belize (via distance learning)
Professional Background
- Professional driver (early career)
- Salesman and Sales Manager, Gyado Foods Co. Limited
- Founder/Chairman, Oracle Business Limited, Makurdi
- Chairman of the Governing Council, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
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