lYORTIM, HON. VALETIN UNONGU

Hon. Valentin Unongu lyortim was born in 1948 at lyortim village in Mbagwen Dan, Makurdi Local Government Area. He is a christian and one of the 14 children of Mr. lyortim Yugh, a farmer. His mother, Madam Uvihin lyortim, whose is also a farmer has seven children. He got married to his wife Madam Sarah Shimentenge Chagh in August 1976. They have one child. Hon. lyortim attended the following educa tional institutions: R.C.M. Junior Primary School, Abo Abui, (1957-60); St. Theresa's Senior Primary School, Makurdi M961-63); Central Commercial College, Makurdi (1965-66); King's College, Makurdi Mkar- Gboko (1970-72); Advanced Teachers College, Katsina ala (1976-79). His educational and professional qualifica tions include; Primary Seven Certificate (1963); West African School Certificate (1972); Royal Society of Arts Certificate Stage II (1972); Nigeria Certificate of Education. Hon. lyortim worked briefly with the Manufacturer Delivery Services (M.D.S.), a division of U.A.C. Nigeria Ltd., Makurdi, from October 1973 to October 1976 as clerical officer (senior general duties…