Akume makes first public appearance with new wife + Photos |

KontrinewsDecember 28, 20251 Mins read3

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Saturday marked his 72nd birth anniversary with a thanksgiving service at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Gboko, Benue State, appearing publicly for the first time with his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh.

The thanksgiving service came barely 24 hours after a public confirmation of their marriage by a member of the family.

The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, in a statement noted that Akume used the occasion to stress that “accountability among the three tiers of government” remains central to sustainable national development.

According to the statement, the SGF insisted that “national development is a collective responsibility, requiring the synergy of all three tiers of government”.

He urged states and Local government areas to ensure accountability and judicious utilisation of the enhanced federal allocations they receive under the Tinubu-led administration to drive development that benefits the grassroots populace.

While thanking God for the opportunity to serve his people and the nation at large through his journey in the Civil Service and politics, Akume stated that God has used him to empower many individuals through the meagre resources at his disposal.

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He also urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his drive towards infrastructure revolution across the country.

While delivering his remarks on behalf of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Most Rev. William Amove Avenya, Bishop Isaac Dugu of the Diocese of Katsina-Ala stated that the 72nd birthday anniversary of the SGF marks a turning point for the good of Benue State and Nigeria at large.

Dugu therefore urged the illustrious sons and daughters of Benue State in seats of authority to be united irrespective of their political divides for the development of the state.