On Tuesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima urged Senator George Akume and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to set aside their differences and make amends.
For the sake of the development and stability of Benue State, Shettima urged the two leaders to put aside their differences and work together.
Shettima made an impassioned plea to George Akume and Hyacinth Alia, the heads of state of Nigeria, to put aside their differences and collaborate while speaking to stakeholders in Abuja.
Among the current administration’s public servants, Akume has served longer than anyone else except Abdullahi Ganduje.
He began his career in Benue House and held the position of Director of Protocol before moving on to serve as a Permanent Secretary, eight years as a governor, twelve years as a senator, four years as a minister, and now as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He is over 70 years old.
You are an experienced leader who has seen it all; reach out to our younger brother; yeah, you have been here with us; Benue is deserving of peace and prosperity.
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