Akume decorated as ‘Star Associate of President Tinubu
Pledges to Continue to Support President Tinubu’s Programmes as He is Recognised as Grand Patron of pro-Tinubu Group
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume has pledged to continue to support the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest to make Nigeria safe and economically viable again.
The former Benue State Governor, who stated the above, Friday, in Abuja when he received the position of Grand Patron of the Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA),a pro-Tinubu movement, also pledged to continue to work hard to support the Nigerian leader to achieve his many laudable programmes and vision for the country.
While decorating Sen. Akume as “Star Associate of President Tinubu”, National Co-ordinator/President of the Group, Hon. Henry Nwabueze, who led a delegation of leaders of the Movement to the SGF ‘s office for the event, said Sen. Akume has given so much in service to Nigeria and in support for the Tinubu Administration that he he became the best choice for the position of the Movement’s Grand Patron and the first to receive the award of “Star Associate of President Tinubu,”an award intended for those in diverse fields of endeavour whose very efforts are promoting the vision of Mr. President for a better Nigeria.
According to Nwabueze, a former President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and distinguished Delegate at the 2014 Justice Kutigi Nigerian National Conference initiated by the Jonathan Administration, Sen. Akume represents the Tinubu Administration’s efforts aimed at injecting competence ,maturity as well as discipline and hard work in public governance, and thanked the SGF for accepting the both Honours, revealing that in the weeks ahead Nigerians would see the advocacy campaigns of the Movement in support of President Tinubu’s efforts at repositioning the country. He re-iterated his usual advice to Nigerian politicians that anyone who is wishing to contest for the Office of President in 2027 should have a rethink, stressing that there will be no vacancy in the Aso Rock Villa in that year.
The rest of Hon.Nwabueze’s statements read: “Our occasion today is a very short one and, therefore, does not require long speeches.
“Let me start by conveying the appreciation of the entire membership of the Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA),both at home and in the Diaspora, all who have unanimously agreed that the man that has been chosen as our Grand Patron more than fits the bill.
“For several years, even before some of us were born, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator (Dr.) George Akume, CFR, has continued to serve this nation in diverse capacities.
National Co-ordinator/President, Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates(NTCA),Hon.Henry Nwabueze (l) when he led a delegation of leaders of the Movement to decorate the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,Sen.(Dr.) George Akume,CON,as “Star Associate of President Tinubu” and Grand Patron of the Group at the latter’s office in Abuja on Friday, February 14,2025.
“Whether as Permanent Secretary or Governor in his native State of Benue, Sen.(Dr.) Akume has for over fifty odd years held the flag of service and servant-leadership that has produced men and women of consummate repute and honour.
“Whether as Senator, Minister or even Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen.(Dr.) Akume’s place in the annals of history of our great nation remains one of honour well-deserved and laurels perpetually treasured.
“So, as we stand here today to decorate him as our Grand Patron and Star Associate of President Tinubu, the first in our list for such Honours, we are merely giving expression to what those who came before us saw to enlist him in the Benue Plateau Civil Service of his day, to make him Permanent Secretary in the Benue State Civil Service many years later, to make him Governor, to make him Senator, Minister and, today, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
“On behalf of the National Executive Council and, indeed, the General Congress of the Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates at home and abroad, I, Uche Henry Nwabueze, with the powers tacitly conferred on me by the Constitution of our Organisation, and in the name of the Most High God , today , Friday, February 14 in the year of our Lord 2025 declare you DECORATED AS GRAND PATRON OF NTCA and AS A STAR ASSOCIATE OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
“Your Excellency, the SGF is by this decoration welcomed to function in this capacity with all the rights and privileges attached thereto.
“Accept our humble congratulations, Your Excellency, our Grand Patron,” The Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates( aka: No Vacancy in Aso Rock 2027) is a registered group of like-minded Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, who are committed to the promotion of the laudable efforts and programmes of the Tinubu Administration to repositioning Nigeria for greatness
The Movement has membership in all the States of the Federation and the 774 Local Government Councils.
