AKUME: A ROUND PEG IN ROUND HOLE

 The news of the appointment of the former Governor of Benue State, a three-term Senator and the immediate past Minister of Special Duties as the new Secretary to Government of the Federation must be commended by all Nigerians. This appointment which was a departure from the past and a pragmatic approach to the development of the country is coming at a time when a President known for his commitment to excellence is starting on a good note for the betterment of our country.

 This appointment which buttresses an adage by our people that “the day that would be good would be known from its morning” has shown that our new President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s avowed commitment for good governance by bringing on board competent, committed and qualified individuals into his administration is an assurance that we can take to the bank any day.

This is because many who had followed the career, politics and achievements of George Akume and his journeys would easily agree that he is a round peg in a round hole vis-a-vis his present appointment. George Akume was at various times a civil servant who rose to the echelon of the service by retiring as a permanent secretary in the Benue State civil service, a two-term governor, a three-term senator and a Minister of Special Duties under the just ended administration of President Mohammadu Buhari. This is because this appointment has shown that our President meant his words when during the campaigns he made a commitment to bring on board people with experience, panache, commitment, intelligence and ability to do the job assigned to them for the overall benefits of the people.

 The president must be commended for going above petty political considerations and recruiting the most suitable candidate for this critical office that is indeed critical to the smooth running of government.

This is really from the beginning demonstrating his administration’s commitment to good governance by bringing on board credible Nigerians from any part of the country to assist him with the onerous tasks of taking Nigerians to the renewed hope dispensation.

Musa Wada,

Abuja