Ex-Govs Celebrate George Akume At 70

Former governors under the auspices of the Former Governors Forum have congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The forum, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its Chairman, Dr Babangida Aliyu, and its Deputy Chairman, Senator Gbenga Daniel, respectively, eulogized […]

Former governors under the auspices of the Former Governors Forum have congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

The forum, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its Chairman, Dr Babangida Aliyu, and its Deputy Chairman, Senator Gbenga Daniel, respectively, eulogized the former governor of Benue for his effort towards the development of the state.

The governors commended him for the “imaginative and bold programs” projects he initiated during his time.

“Former Governors Forum warmly congratulate a consummate politician, and an outstanding Nigerian, Sen. George Akume CON on his 70th birthday.

“Sen. George Akume is a politician who diligently pursued his goals, becoming one of the most experienced and successful political leader of his generation. A sociologist with varied experience in labour relations, management and political leadership, his background experience approximate grassroot and inter-group relations that spanned decades, an experience that includes Local Government Chairman, Governor, Senator, Senate Minority Leader, a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that has prepared him for national leadership role as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

“His imaginative and bold programs as the governor of Benue state has been a reference point for a generation of the people of his state. Not many Nigerians of his generation have had a visible impact on his community like Sen. George Akume.

“Charismatic, friendly and humble in dispositions, his mentorship in political leadership covers a large number of people. We join the good people of Benue state and other Nigerians in wishing a worthy statesman and a nationalist a happy birthday,” the forum said.