Mike Onoja, Okpokwu Ogenyi, Obute, others among committee for Akume’s Grand Reception

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has inaugurated a forty-one man committee to plan for the Home Coming, Interdenominational Service, and Grand Reception in Honor of the Secretary to the Government of The Federation, SGF, Senator Dr. George Akume.

Speaking during the event which took place Wednesday, August 09, 2023 at the New Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, Governor Alia appreciated the presence and the acceptance of members to serve in that committee, and advised them to show commitment and seriousness to it.

He described the SGF, Sen. Dr. George Akume as the Most Senior Ranking Member of APC who has made his people proud, hence the imperative to give him special recognition and honour.
The Governor added that the home coming of the SGF is not only a Benue event but the entire North Central event.

He prayed God to grant members of the committee, selected across six states in the North Central and Federal Capital Territory, the wisdom and the enablement to execute their assignment efficiently.
Responding, the Chairman of the Committee, Arc. Sunny Echono thanked APC North Central and the Government of Benue State for finding them worthy to serve in that capacity.

He promised, on behalf of other members to commit their time and work diligently with a view to making the event a huge success.
Earlier, Austin Agada, the Chairman of APC in Benue State paid tribute to Sen. George Akume for his political exploits and accomplishments, emphasizing the need for the North Central states to honour him with a grand reception.
Other members of the committee include:
2 Prof. Joseph Alakali – Member
3. Hon. Mrs. Beckie Orpin – Member
4. Hon. Mrs. Dorothy Mato – Member
5. Hon. James Ornguga – Member
6. Senator Emmanuel Udende – Member
7. Dr. Stephen Tsav – Member
8. Chief Mike Onoja – Member
9. Barr. Mike Aondoakaa – Member
10. Mukhtar Shagaya – (Kwara) – Member
11. Prince Mathew Kolawole (Kogi) – Member
12. Alhaji Nma Kolo (Niger) – Member
13. Hon. Yakubu Kwanta (Nasarawa) – Member
14. Hon. Jude Dakor (Plateau) – Member
15. Hon. Yakubu Adamu (FCT) – Member
16. Hon. Asema Achado – Member
17. Hon. Lady Helen Atom – Member
18. Hon. Godwin Dajoh – Member
19. Senator Titus Zam – Member
20. Alhaji Mohammed Hassan – Member
21. Hon. Terhemen Shom – Member
22. Moses Atagher – Member
23. Joe Abaagu – Member
24. Hon. Tony Sende – Member
25. Terdoo Kenti – Member
26. Asema Lazarus – Member
27. Aondoaver Alfred Emberga (Berger) – Member
28. Cephas Sado Adom – Member
29. Moses Okoh – Member
30. Jacob Obande Ajene – Member
31. Edire Lina – Member
32. Christiana Samu – Member
33. Prof. Christopher Obute – Member
34. Barr. Vincent Uji – Member
35. Hon. James Tor – Member
36. Bishop Pinot Ogbaji – Member
37. Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi – Member
38. Mrs Theresa Ikwe – Member
39. Linda Ene Dirisu
40. Barr Pius Akutah – Member
41. Comrade Vitalis Hwande – Member/Secretary