Akume Urges Benue People to Back Tinubu, Donates Renovated School and ICT Centre

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has appealed to the people of Benue State to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu in order to ensure the success of his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Akume made the call over the weekend during the formal handover of newly renovated structures and a fully equipped ICT laboratory at his alma mater, LGEA Primary School, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State. The project was facilitated through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

Speaking at the event, Akume grew emotional as he reminisced on his childhood days at the school.
“Today is a very great day for me, and very fulfilling too as it sparks off some beautiful and well-cherished memories of my life. My journey to stardom began here some many decades ago. The renovation of the entire school structure and fully equipped ICT Laboratory is part of my little contribution to the growth of my alma mater, and education of the state generally,” he said.

He urged the community to continue supporting Tinubu, highlighting the administration’s ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Makurdi-Katsina Ala Road reconstruction, Badagry-Sokoto Highway, Makurdi-Otukpo-9th Mile Road, Lagos-Calabar Super Highway, and Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

“I want to admonish you to continue to support my principal, President Bola Tinubu. He has initiated life-changing interventions that he alone has the drive and capacity to implement for the betterment of all citizens,” Akume added.

The SGF also announced a scholarship scheme for pupils of the school and encouraged residents to explore opportunities at the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, which now offers about 21 courses.

In his remarks, the Education Secretary of Tarka LGA, Mr. Aondoakaa Kwaghbo, commended Akume for his contribution, describing education as the bedrock of meaningful development.

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajiya Aisha Garba, who officially handed over the project, praised the SGF for his thoughtfulness, while the Ter Mbakor, HRH Gregory Gandeoron, expressed gratitude on behalf of the traditional institution.

“My dearest son in whom I am well pleased, Sen. George Akume, you have continued to be our source of pride. Today again, I stand in firm communion with the ancestors of our land to bless you, and also pledge total support to President Tinubu in his quest to reform the country,” the monarch said.

Also present were members of the UBEC delegation, including the Director of Physical Planning, Engr. Sadiq Saad; Special Adviser to the Executive Secretary, Ibrahim Gold; and Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Mr. Rasaq Akinyemi.