From Kayode Lawal, Abuja.
The National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Prof. Dickson Ameh Akoh has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s choice of former Benue State Governor, Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as the Chief of Staff (CoS).
Akoh in a statement on Saturday in Abuja extended his congratulations to the leader of APC in Benue State, Senator Akume, and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Gbajabiamila on their appointments as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chief of Staff to President Tinubu respectively.
Prof. Akoh believes that Senator Akume’s wealth of experience in governance being brought to the table would enormously assist President Tinubu in advancing the Nigerian Project, having been a Permanent Secretary in the Civil Service, Former Governor, Senator and Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs.
Prof. Akoh believes that Dr George Akume has the necessary prerequisites to assist Mr President in handling the complex socio-economic challenges facing the country as demonstrated in the positions he had held inter-alia.
The APC Chieftain, in the same manner, extended his heartfelt felicitation to the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila on his appointment as Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Akoh acknowledged that the appointment of the youthful and experienced Gbajabiamila is a reflection of President Tinubu’s promise to feature the youths in his administration.
He expressed happiness that President Tinubu, in his usual ingenious manner, understands the numerous challenges ahead and the need to bring capable hands to the table in other to foster national unity amongst the country’s numerous ethnic nationalities for harmonious coexistence and progress.
The Founder of Peace Corps of Nigeria and President of Ambassador Dickson Akoh Foundation said their appointments are not only well deserved but a true reflection of reward for hardwork, coupled with the belief that they would deliver in whichever responsibility they are bestowed.
Akoh, as a democrat and detribalised Nigerian who believes in purposeful synergy used the opportunity to express his readiness to collaborate with government authorities in his effort to advance the cause of peace, security and the onerous advancement of the socio-economic empowerment of Nigerian youths.
