By joshua 
Prince Yahaya Audu, Group President, CEO of Zayo Sigma has hosted the Secretary to the Federal Government, Sen. George Akume to a dinner to mark his appointment as well as the Inauguration of his wife, Hon. Regina Akume as Member representing Gboko Tarkaa Federal Constituency.
Speaking at the occasion, Sen. George Akume called on Nigerians of all walks of lives to work together as a team with the Government to move the Country forward.
The SGF gave the task on Tuesday at a colourful and we’ll attend dinner held at Chida Hotel Abuja, noted that with one voice, one determination and one sense of purpose, the ugly narratives 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, said, his father possesed 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.
He noted that just as his father, a former Governor, three terms senator and a minister, could use team work to wrestle power from the PDP, he is optimistic that he will offer his best to the country.
He congratulated the entire people of Benue state, APC officials and Stakeholders who worked tirelessly to bring about the desire result of overwhelming votes for the APC in Benue state.
Senator, 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 opening 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 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 concerns the people of Benue state.
He advised them to consider their election as an opportunity to serve rather than personal advantage and should work in synergy to deliver the perks of democracy to the state.
Earlier, the wife of the SGF Mrs 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 have achieved the result through team work and the collective performance of APC in the past.
She added that the legislators from the state are poised to make laws that will bring development to the state and the country.
Speaking, 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 of the family.
He commended the President for the appointment of Sen. George Akume as Secretary to Government of the Federation, described it as triumph for hardwork and commitment to ideals.
The dinner had all the serving Senators and House of Representatives Members from Benue State. Others are former National Assembly members from the State, Serving and former Ambassadors. Also in attendance were Sen. Jonathan Zwingina, Captains of industries and other top federal and state government functionaries from Benue State.