Home Coming: Alia inaugurates 41-man Committee in honour of SGF, Akume
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has inaugurated a 41-man committee to plan for the Home Coming, Interdenominational Service, and Grand Reception in honour of the Secretary to the Government of The Federation, SGF, Senator Dr. George Akume.
Alia while performing the inauguration on Wednesday, August 09, 2023 at the New Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, appreciated the presence and the acceptance of members to serve in that committee, and advised them to show commitment and seriousness to it.
He described the SGF, Sen. Dr. George Akume as the most senior ranking member of APC who has made his people proud, hence the imperative to give him special recognition and honour.
He explained that the home coming of the SGF is not only a Benue event but the entire North Central event.
He prayed God to grant members of the committee, selected across six States in the North Central and the Federal Capital Territory, the wisdom and the enablement to execute their assignment efficiently.
The Chairman of the Committee, Arc. Sunny Echono who responded on behalf of members of the Committee, thanked APC North Central and the Government of Benue State for finding them worthy to serve in that capacity.
He promised, that members will commit their time and work diligently with a view to making the event a huge success.
Earlier, the Chairman of APC in Benue State, Austin Agada, paid tribute to Sen. George Akume for his political exploits and accomplishments, emphasizing the need for the North Central States to honour him with a grand reception.
Other members of the committee include: Prof. Joseph Alakali – Member; Hon. Mrs. Beckie Orpin – Member; Hon. Mrs. Dorothy Mato – Member; Hon. James Ornguga – Member; Senator Emmanuel Udende – Member. Dr. Stephen Tsav – Member; Chief Mike Onoja – Member and Barr. Mike Aondoakaa – Member.
Others are Mukhtar Shagaya – (Kwara) – Member; Prince Mathew Kolawole (Kogi) – Member; Alhaji Nma Kolo (Niger) – Member; Hon. Yakubu Kwanta (Nasarawa) – Member; Hon. Jude Dakor (Plateau) – Member; Hon. Yakubu Adamu (FCT) – Member; Hon. Asema Achado – Member; Hon. Lady Helen Atom – Member; Hon. Godwin Dajoh – Member; Senator Titus Zam – Member; Alhaji Mohammed Hassan – Member; Hon. Terhemen Shom – Member; Moses Atagher – Member; Joe Abaagu – Member.
Also are Hon. Tony Sende – Member; Terdoo Kenti – Member; Asema Lazarus – Member; Aondoaver Alfred Emberga (Berger) – Member; Cephas Sado Adom – Member; Moses Okoh – Member; Jacob Obande Ajene – Member; Edire Lina – Member; Christiana Samu – Member.
Others are Prof. Christopher Obute – Member; Barr. Vincent Uji – Member; Hon. James Tor – Member; Bishop Pinot Ogbaji – Member; Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi – Member; Mrs Theresa Ikwe – Member; Linda Ene Dirisu; Barr Pius Akutah – Member; Comrade Vitalis Hwande – Member/Secretary.
