The Hon. Minister who expressed confidence in the capacity of Mr. Silas Mfa Ikpah to deliver on the objectives of his new assignment further described him as a visionary Elder-statesman whose wealth of experience, wisdom and ability will be put to good use as it is needed in effecting the appropriate balance of growth and development in Benue State and Nigeria at large.
He also wished him greater successes in the position of responsibility he has been appointed to.
In appreciation, Senator George Akume thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the honour of the appointment of Mr. Silas Mfa Ikpah, assuring President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR of the continued cooperation and support of the good people of Benue State in achieving the objectives of his Next Level Agenda