Akume promoted unity of Nigeria as gov – ex govs

Former Governors who served in 1999 have greeted Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume on his 70th birthday.

They said the former Benue State governor promoted the unity of Nigeria while in office.

They said this in a statement signed by former Governor of Edo State and Chairman, 1999 class of former governors, Lucky Igbinedion and Secretary, Niyi Adebayo, who is a former governor of Ekiti State.

The statement reads: “1999 Class of Former Governors in Nigeria warmly congratulate our amiable, charismatic friend and elder statesman on his 70th birthday.

“The class of 1999 appreciates what God has been doing in your life as one of the foundation Governors of the fourth Republic. Your comradeship along with other members of the 1999 set of Former Governors in promoting Nigeria unity, roles which is a constant reminder of our unity in diversity as a nation.

“We are proud of your participation in a class of leaders that serves as one of the center-points of bulwark against divisions that might be antithetical to the well being of our country.

“We appreciate this even more in the light of your present assignment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Our prayer is that Almighty God will continue to bless and keep you, and grant you more years of fruitful service to His glory.”