The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has urged Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo to stay focused on performance and ignore detractors.
Akume, who stated this when he received Ododo who paid a courtesy call to the SGF’s office on Tuesday, commended the Kogi State governor on his performance in his first one hundred days in office.
The SGF noted with admiration the drive and positive disposition of Ododo to accord topmost priority to the welfare of the people of the state which he said is the hallmark of good governance.
Akume, a former Governor of Benue State, expressed his well wishes to the Kogi State Governor, adding that his record of performance has already set him on a good trajectory as an emerging leader in Nigeria.
“Do not be distracted by criticisms because you have started remarkably well and I am sure you will continue this way till the end of your tenure in office, may God be with you”, Senator Akume said.
In his remark, Ododo expressed gratitude for the support he has received from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) since assuming office as the Governor of Kogi State.
The visit was a clear indication of the strong relationship between the two leaders and the importance of collaboration between the federal and state governments. The SGF’s support has been instrumental in aiding Ododo’s governance initiatives and in advancing the development agenda of Kogi State.
It serves as a reminder of the transformative impact that supportive relationships between federal and state leaders can have on driving inclusive development and good governance practices within our political landscape.
The Kogi State Governor described Senator Akume as a patriot whose record of achievements in public office is worthy of emulation by the younger generation.
In his quest to advance the development agenda of his administration in Kogi state, the leader emphasized the crucial need for the support of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
It signals a commitment to leveraging partnerships, fostering collaboration, and harnessing synergies to achieve meaningful progress and positive impact in Kogi state.
Ododo was accompanied on the visit by the state commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Barrister Deedat Ozigi Salami and the technical adviser to the governor on multilateral and donor funded projects, Dr. Abdullahi Ozomata.
