The paramount ruler of Idoma Kingdom, Och’Idoma Agaba-Idu HRM Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, has congratulated Senator George Akume, over his appointment as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu on Friday, announced the appointment of the former Benue Governor and the immediate past Minister for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs as SGF.
Reacting, Och’Idoma, in a statement by his media aide and Chief Palace Scribe, Onuminya Samuel Odoba, described the new SGF as a “seasoned administrator bearing on his Civil Service experience, and political sagacity”.
His Royal Majesty also said the SGF’s eyes for spotting potential are a testament to the fact that he is best suited for his new national assignment, asking him to go and thrive.
The statement reads partly, “Agaba-Idu, while congratulating the new SGF, appreciates President Tinubu-led federal government for its timely recognition of a worthy Benue son for this all-important national position. He says this portends the great dividends expected of this administration for the Benue people and indeed Nigerians in general.
“His Royal Majesty reckoned that whatever God says about a man must be accomplished in God’s time, a time nobody can oppose or kick against. Quoting John 3: 27 “You can only receive what is approved from above”, Agaba-Idu, therefore, opined that, there is no contention when God is involved in a man’s affair.
“HRM finally remarked that H.E Senator George Akume’s fond acronym GSM can now be confidently upgraded to GSM-SGF
“Congratulations, to a great Benue son and ambassador of an emulative reputation. Go and Thrive!!!
