As North-Central leaders honoured the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on present and aspiring political officeholders to emulate the SGF’s virtues, putting the interest, unity and progress of the nation above personal or sectional gains.
At a reception late Friday in Abuja, organised by North Central Governors’ Forum to celebrate Akume’s appointment and accomplishments, the Vice President paid glowing tributes to the Akume, describing him as “an idea, a man of honour, a beacon of unity, loyalty and integrity in our nation”.
Shettima said: “Let’s not only celebrate his appointment but also learn from his life. Senator Akume’s political longevity is not by accident. It is the result of his unwavering pan-Nigerian principle, reflecting his wisdom and vision of a peaceful, stable, and safe Nigeria”.
He emphasised the virtues that have endeared the SGF to so many across political and ethnic lines, explaining that “we are not here to celebrate an individual; we are here to praise the potency of an idea; to raise a toast to a shining beacon of unity and integrity in our great nation”.
