From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the virtues of Secretary to Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume as valuable to the country.
The President who spoke at the 70th birthday of Sen. Akume in Wannune, Tarka local government area on Wedneaday, stated that he has contributed his quota to nation building.
Represented by his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the President said the appointment of Akume as the SGF is a ‘testament’ of his vast experience.
In his speech, the celebrant and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF Sen. George Akume, said the killings in the country have reduced since the assumption to office of President Tinubu.
Sen Akume said the Federal Government is doing everything possible to end insecurity in the country.
He assured that he would continue to do everything possible to ensure that the State was united for better development.
He further described the President as a great Nigerian who was at home to everyone and urged Nigerians to love one another.
He commended all those who have over ten years supported him and those who identified with him at his 70th birthday anniversary and prayed God to grant them their heart desires.
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia described Sen. Akume as the political living encyclopaedia of Benue politics and encouraged people to always come to the SGF to study the State politics.
Governor Alia said God has blessed Akume in several ways especially with the knowledge of Benue politics, adding that he was the maverick of politics in the State.
He said Akume has the love of Benue State at heart and has already paid his dues and deserved all the respect accorded him.
“Today we celebrate a living political encyclopaedia. He has paid his dues and deserved all our respects. He is the maverick of our politics”.
He enjoined all National Assembly members, State Assembly members and all stakeholders in the State to join him to support the SGF to succeed so that together they would build a better State.
