Members of NKST Central Church, Wannune yesterday, 30th July 2023 held a Thanksgiving Service in honour of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr George Akume CON and his wife, Chief Mrs Regina Akume JP to thank God for their elevations.
Preaching during the service, the immediate past President, Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Benue State Chapter, Rev. Pastor Akpen Leva who preached on the topic "What Can I Give to God?" likened the story of Senator Akume's political rising to that of King David in the Bible who faced serious betrayal, treachery and even assassination attempts on his way to greatness.
Pastor Akpen said the Benue APC Leader is blessed with a large heart and his generosity and ability to forgive and embrace those who offend him are unique qualities that have set him apart for greatness.
Earlier in his remarks, Chairman of the occasion, Dr Leemon Ikpea CON who was represented by Sen. Dr Jack Tilley-Gyado CON eulogised Sen. Akume for his patriotism, humility, charity and love for the people. The Chairman appealed to the people to continue to pray for the SGF and his family.
Sen. Gyado particularly used the occasion to thank Sen. Akume on behalf of the Kunav people for engineering the victory of their son Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia PhD to become Governor, saying the Kunav people deeply acknowledge the unequalled role played by the North Central APC Leader in making the Kunav Governorship quest a reality.
The Father of Kunav politics and Second Republic Senator made it public once again that Sen. Akume is the vehicle God used to elevate their son, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Alia to the position of Governor and pledged that Kunav nation will forever be grateful to the SGF.
Also speaking, the Chairlady of the occasion Sen. Binta Garba Mashi extolled the qualities of Sen. Dr George Akume as a man filled with the spirit of humility and kind-heartedness. She explained that Sen. Akume has remained her role model and support system from the day they first met, calling on the church and everyone to always pray and support him and his family.
The Special Guest of Honour and 2023 Presidential Aspirant Tein Jack-Rich, represented by Comrade Austin Agada, APC Chairman, Benue State thanked the church for choosing to celebrate and thank God for the life of the SGF and his family.
In his address, the Executive Governor of Benue State Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia PhD, represented by the Head of Service Dr Moses Agbogbo Ode, acknowledged the good leadership qualities of Sen. Akume and his wife.
The governor also acknowledged the impact of Sen. Akume on his life as a person and his service to the state praying God to elevate him to higher positions of authority.
In her vote of thanks, wife of the Leader and co-celebrant, Chief Mrs Regina Akume JP+ thanked the Church for their support and prayers for her family.
The Honourable Member representing Gboko/ Tarka Federal Constituency extended her heartfelt apologies to the church for the absence of her husband at the occasion due to the ECOWAS Emergency Session that was held at the Villa yesterday but pledged that the family would monitor and support the church project to its full completion.
The occasion was also attended by His Royal Majesty, Ochivirigh James Iorzua Ortese Ayatse CFR, Tor-Tiv the 5th, Speaker Benue State House of Assembly Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, Elder Simon Shango MFR, Dr Mathias Byuan, ESV Godwin Ityochimin and other dignitaries across Benue and Nigeria.
Daniel Ihomun
State Publicity Secretary, APC Benue State
31st July 2023.
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