Calls for team work to move Nigeria forward
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has assured Nigerians that the ugly narrative of the nation in recent past would be turned around by President Bola Tinubu-led government for greater productivity

Akume spoke at a reception held for him and his wife, Mrs. Regina Akume, who was inaugurated as a member of the House of Representatives representing Gboko/Tarkaa Federal Constituency of Benue State. The reception was hosted by Prince Yahaya Audu.

The SGF noted that with one voice, determination and one sense of purpose, Nigerians country would be better again.

Represented by his son, Dr. Micheal Aondohemba Akume, he stated that Tinubu has needed experience and capacity, adding that as President, the nation is on its way to social and economic recovery.

Akume, who commended President Tinubu for considering him worthy for the appointment as SGF pledged not to let the nation down.

He disclosed that the appointment which was the first for the people of the Middle Belt Geo-Political Zone of the country would be jealousy protected by offering the best service to the citizens.

He noted that as a former governor, three terms Senator and a Minister, he was able to use teamwork to wrestle power from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) at the state level.

He congratulated the entire people of Benue State, APC officials and stakeholders who worked tirelessly to bring about the desired result of overwhelming votes for the APC in Benue State.

Senator, Akume thanked the Organizers of the Inauguration Dinner in his honour and all elected National Assembly members from the state, saying that Prince Audu, although not from Benue State, has been a long time reliable and dependable family friend.

In an opening remark, the chairman of the occasion, former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Steven Lawani, applauded President Tinubu for the appointment, describing it as a huge opportunity for service. He added that Akume has the wherewithal to make a difference in his assignment..

He charged the two Senators and nine House of Representatives members elected on the platform of the APC to remain a collective voice for issues that concern the people of Benue State.

He advised them to consider their election as an opportunity to serve rather than personal advantage and work in synergy to deliver the dividends of democracy to the state.

Earlier, the wife of the SGF Mrs. Akume, explained that the feat achieved by the Benue APC that won two Senate seats out of three and nine House of Representatives members out of 10 could only have been achieved through team work and the collective performance of APC in the past.

She added that the legislators from the state are poised to making laws that will bring development to the state and the country.

Meanwhile, the organizer, Prince Audu disclosed that the wife of the SGF has been a mother to him, the reason he decided to package the event as his contribution to the celebrate the success of the family.

He commended the President for appointing Akume SGF, describing it as triumph of hard work and commitment to ideals.