Senator (Dr) George Akume, fnim, The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for establishing a University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State and the appointment of Professor Innocent Ujah, Mni as the pioneer indigenous Vice Chancellor of the University.

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator (Dr) George Akume, fnim has congratulated Kashim Ibrahim-Imam (Matawalli Borno) on his appointment as the Executive Chairman of Board of Trustees of The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

SENATOR GEORGE AKUME PARTICIPATES IN THE BENUE STATE PEACE AND SECURITY MEETING.

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator (Dr) George Akume, fnim today, 18th May, 2020 attended the Benue State Peace and Security meeting held at the Benue State Government House, Makurdi.

6th March,2020

The Honorable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr George Akume, fnim has condemned and expressed his deep shock and grief over the recent attacks and killings of some indigenes of Waya in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen.

The Honourable Minister described the incident as most gruesome and called on the law enforcement agents to bring the culprits to justice.

The also stressed that the deliberate killings of humans by whoever and for whatever reason is totally unacceptable, as it goes completely against the will of God.

He therefore,called for renewed concerted efforts by all critical stakeholders at the Federal and Benue State Government levels, regardless of party affiliations,religious backgrounds and ethnic alignments to team up with the Governor of Benue State Government,Samuel Ortom in averting the perennial attacks by herdsmen and other forms of crimes and criminalities such as cultism and kidnapping in Benue State.

While commending the efforts so far made by the Benue State and Federal Government in curbing the ugly menace and activities of herdsmen in some parts of Benue State and other parts of the federation,the Hon. Minister called for more and stronger collaborative initiatives,efforts and support from all well meaning individuals,private organizations and peace ambassadors in putting an end to the incessant cases of violent herdsmen attacks and other forms of criminalities in Benue and some other parts of the country.

The Honourable Minister emphasized the need for improved security surveillance of Benue State boundaries and the country’s borderlands as a way of curtailing smuggling of arms and ammunition as well as influx of foreign mercenaries and armed herdsmen into the country and Benue State.

On his part, the Honourable Minister,Dr George Akume promised the Benue State Government of his maximum cooperation,support and collaboration in her desire to achieving peace and stability in the state,and prayed God to grant the Government and people of Benue State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,and the victims eternal rest in the Kingdom of God.

17th March, 2020

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr George Akume,fnim has commiserated with the people and victims of the Oturkpo market fire incidence in Benue State,which led to the destruction of goods and property worth billions of Naira.

The Hon. Minister who described the incident as most shocking and devastating however gave thanks to God as no life was lost in the inferno.

He also consoled the affected traders, exhortinG them to see their present predicaments  as temporary citing the fact that, No Condition is permanent.

The Minister also commended Governor Samuel Ortom and the Benue State Government for their prompt response to the affected individuals. He applauded the prompt cash donation and support to the victims in a bid to facilitate their rehabilitation. The Hon. Minister further called on all critical stakeholders in the state to expedite actions and support initiatives towards cushioning the effect of the fire incident on all the affected victims and persons.

On his part, the Hon. Minister assured the good people of Benue State and particularly,those affected by the fire outbreak of his Ministry’s cooperation and collaboration where possible in averting a reoccurrence of the fire incident and their rehabilitation.

5th April,2020

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr George Akume,fnim felicitates with State Chief of Protocol, Lawal Kazaure on the occasion of his 60th birthday, on 5th April,2020.

The Hon. Minister joins family,friends and members of the diplomatic community in rejoicing with one of Nigeria’s professional diplomats who meritoriously served Nigeria as Ambassador to several countries..

The Honourable Minister identifies the vast experience of Ambassador Lawal Kazaure in the administration of Nigeria’s Presidential protocol with touch of hardwork,dedication and commitment to the objectives of his special assignment.

The Hon. Minister prays God to guide, protect and bless Ambassador Lawal Kazaure and his family.

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs,Senator Dr. George Akume,fnim,KSJI has rejoiced with the good people of Benue State,Nigerians and the Christian community worldwide on the occasion of the year 2020 Easter to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ after His persecutions and death for the sake of humanity.

The Hon. Minister noted that,though the 2020 Easter is shrouded in the coincidence of the dreaded COVID 19 global scourge,he enjoined all Christian faithful to rededicate their faith in the teachings and beliefs of Christ, with all assurances that God will not let His people down in the hands of COVID 19. The Hon. prayed for God’s intervention and immediate solution to the COVID 19 pandemic which poses a great threat to global human existence.

Senator George Akume further urged all Christians to reflect on their daily lives and the need to imbibe the Godly virtues of forgiveness,love,kindness and tolerance among one another during and after the Easter period.

The Hon. Minister commended President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR and the International Community in their individual and collaborative efforts towards fighting and finding a permanent solution to COVID 19.

He urged Nigerian citizens to observe the rules guarding against the spread of the COVID 19 as provided by the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC).

The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs,Senator (Dr) George Akume,fnim,on behalf of himself, family and staff, felicitates with the Executive Governor of Benue State,His Excellency,Samuel Ortom on the occasion of his 59th birthday.

The Hon. Minister prays God to guide the Governor and grant him the grace and wisdom to properly execute his responsibilities of governance and to also protect the good people of Benue State in the face of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.

Protocols,

I am highly honoured to be here this morning at this special occasion of the official commissioning and hand over of a standard COVID 19 Isolation Centre fully equipped and funded by the National Lottery Trust Fund.