Felix Terungwa Dav

Felix Terungwa Dav

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured credible nongovernmental organizations and the organized private sector of its maximum collaborations and support in tackling the incidence of poverty and provision of basic education,primary health care and youth empowerment in the country.

 

His citation reads as thus:

The life of His Excellency,Distinguished Senator Dr. George Akume,fnim,a former Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate is akin to the proverbial grass to grace story. He rose from a humble background to become who he is today. As asserted by Henry Van Dyke "some people succeed because they are determined to,while others succeed because they are destined to do so". In other words,the rear combination of the attributes of hardwork,determination,courage and commitment to cause of humanity made him to attain the positions of national and international relevance and recognition.

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator Dr. George Akume, fnim commiserates with the Government and people of Kaduna State over the demise of the Emir of Zazzau,His Royal Highness, Alhaji Shehu Idris at the age of 84.

Senator George Akume extends his sincerest condolences to the royal family and the Zazzau Emirate Council over the death of late Emir who led the people of Zazzau with dedication,wisdom and fear of God.

The Honourable Minister acknowledges that the late Emir stood for justice and fair play, and also adds that the Late Emir showed unprecedented leadership qualities that strengthened the Emirate of Zazzau in unity, stability, love and peace..

Senator George Akume prays the soul of the departed to rest in peace.

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator on Saturday, the 10th of October, 2020 received in courtesy visit Members of the North-Central  People’s Forum(NCPF) in his Maitama residence in Abuja.

The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs has been listed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as the 2nd best among government Ministries,Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that has so far complied with the principles of zero tolerance against corruption and compliance with the ethics of due process in the management of the National Lottery Fund.

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs,Senator George Akume,fnim condoles with the family of Yima Sen over the passing of Professor Yima Sen on the 6th of October,2020.

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator Dr. George Akume,fnim, earlier today receieved his close friend and colleague, His Excellency, Temipre Sylva, the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum.
Matters of mutual interest were discussed at The meeting. 

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, fnim received in audience, Bem Angwe, a Professor of Law and former Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission( NHRC).

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator Dr. George Akume, fnim received on courtesy visit, Timothy Aikyor, former Special Adviser to the Benue State Government on Millennium Development Goals(MDGs/Sustainable Development Goals.

It was a fruitful meeting where crucial matters where deliberated on.

The Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, fnim attended The  Joint Executive-Legislative Leadership Retreat at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, 6th October 2020.

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