Senator Akume describes the Chairman and Managing Director of Tilley Gyado Conglomerate as an accomplished Elderstatesman, a politician, a philanthropist and industrialist whose contributions to the growth and development of the employment sector cannot be overemphasized.

As a great stalwart of the APC in Benue State and Nigeria, Senator George Akume attests to the functional capacity, courage and commitment of Senator Jacob Tilley to sustaining the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Honourable Minister Joins family members,friends,associates,colleagues and well wishers in celebrating the life of Senator Chief Tilley Gyado,OFR at 76, praying God to grant him longer life, good health, wisdom and strength.