Nigeria Can Only Be Better Where There Is Unity – SGF

By Georgina Humphrey

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume has assured the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of the assistance of the Federal Government in actualization of a better Nigeria.

Senator Akume made the promise when he hosted members of the forum in his office, in Abuja.

He stressed that Nigeria can only be better if there is unity, irrespective of party.

The SGF added that the forum has come a long way and would continue to play a significant role in the unity and development of the country.

“We must be united always, like it is popularly said our strength lies in our diversity and it is very true” he added.

“This forum has come into existence and it will never die due to the type of people you have and your quality of leadership” the SGF noted.

Senator Akume pledged government’ s readiness to partner the Forum’s upcoming event to make it a success.

“We will consider to partner with you, I will be able to stay with you and listen to what you have and together we will be able to come out with things that will be used to grow this country, that is what we need in this country at the moment” Senator Akume stated.

“If there is prosperity we will all benefit and if there is crisis all of us will be victims and this forum will play a significant role in the unity and stability of our dear country” he stressed.

The Chairman of the Forum, the Former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Dr Chris Akomas explained that the forum is targeted at enhancing the cordial relationship between stakeholders for the stability of all states in the federation

Dr. Akomas added that the forum would be organizing a special summit to educate and interact with all serving deputy governors on how to move their states forward for overall development of the country.

“The forum of former deputy governors of Nigeria has been in existence, We had robust activities last year, but this year we are going to have a speaking summit for serving deputy governors, who are actually associate members of the forum”.

“The summit is geared towards enhancing cordial relationship to ensure that the relationship between stakeholders in running the affairs of the states are captured, if we do well at the states it will also help in strengthening the government at the centre.

“Our focus is on unity, peace and progress of the nation and our major goal is the people interest so that at the end of the day the people will enjoy good governance ” Dr. Akomas stressed.

Edited By Grace Namiji