Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has urged Nigerians from all walks of life to work as a team with the government to advance the nation.
The SGF gave the task at a reception hosted by Prince Yahaya Audu, Group President, CEO of Zayo Sigma on Tuesday in Abuja in honor of him and his wife, Mrs. Regina Akume, who was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives, representing Gboko / Tarkaa federal Constituency of Benue state.
Akume noted that with one voice , one determination and one sense of purpose, the ugly narrative of the nation would be surmounted for greater productivity which will translate to the dividend of Democracy to the people.
Represented by his son, Dr.Micheal Aondohemba Akume, he said, his father possessed needed experience and capacity and with the president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the nation is on a better position to social and economic recovery.
He added that his father, who is humility personified, is reputed to have penchant for teamwork and dedication to service delivery, adding that he has been an advocate of the unity of the country.
Akume, who commended president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for considering him worthy for the appointment as Secretary to the federation , pledged not to let the nation down .
He disclosed that the appointment which is the first to the people of the Middle Belt Geo political zone of the country, would be jealousy protected by offering the best service to the citizenry that will transform the country.
Akume a former Governor, three terms senator and a minister, could use team work to wrestle power from the PDP, was optimistic of offering his best to the country.
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.
Akume thanked the Organiser of the inauguration Dinner in his honour and all elected National Assembly members from the state, saying Prince Yahaya Audu, although not from Benue state , but have been a long time reliable and dependable family friend.
In an open remark, the chairman of the occasion, Former Deputy Governor of the state , chief Steven Lawani, applauded president Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment, described it as a huge opportunity for service, which , he said , Akume possess the wherewithal to make a difference in his government.
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 concerns the people of Benue state.
He advise them to consider their election as an opportunity to serve rather than personal advantage and to work in synergy to deliver the perks of democracy to the state.
The wife of the SGF, Hon Regina Akume , explained that the feat achieved by the Benue APC Who won two senate seats out of three and nine House of Representatives Members out of ten could only achieve the result through team work and the collective APC performance in the state.
She assured the people that the legislators are poised to make laws that will bring development to the state and the country.
Also, the organiser, Prince Yahaya Audu disclosed that the wife of the SGF has been a mother to him , a reason why he decided to package the event as his contribution to the success story of the family.
He commended the president for the appointment, described it as a triumph for hard work and commitment to ideals.
