Sunny Echono heads Committee for Akume’s ‘Home Coming Reception’

The Government of Benue State, in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central Zone, has released the names of esteemed individuals who will constitute the Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the forthcoming “Home Coming, Interdenominational Service, and Grand Reception” event, organized in honor of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Dr. George Akume fnim, CON.

The Central Planning Committee, chaired by Arc. Sunny Echono, comprises notable personalities who are entrusted with the responsibility of organizing and coordinating this significant occasion. The event will celebrate the outstanding contributions of Senator Dr. George Akume to governance and public service.

Members of the Central Planning Committee:

1. Arc. Sunny Echono – Chairman
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 Ikwue – Member
39. Linda Ene Dirisu
40. Barr. Pius Akutah – Member
41. Comrade Vitalis Hwande – Member/Secretary

The official inauguration of the committee will take place on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House in Makurdi. The ceremony will commence promptly at 2:00 pm, and all committee members are expected to be seated by 1:00 pm.