President Muhammadu Buhari Lauds Sen Akume At 69

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family, friends and associates to celebrate Senator George Akume, who turns 69 today.

In a tribute, the president in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu affirmed Senator Akume as a leader who means and counts a lot to his community, nation and humanity in general.

“Akume is a servant of God in his Catholic Christian beliefs and practices. As a politician and the third civilian Governor of Benue State, he served his people with remarkable excellence and commitment to duty. When elected as a senator after the successful completion of his two terms, Akume served with distinction. He brought home critical constituency projects, sponsored noteworthy bills and laws and stood against the subversion of the constitution through tenure elongation and as Minister of Special Duties, he continues to serve the nation with a high sense of commitment.

“In politics, his current leadership of the campaign to elect the Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia as the next governor of his state is worthy of emulation,’’ the President said.

Buhari prayed for his continued good health and success as he marks his birthday.