Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has assured Nigerians the commitment of the present government to the welfare of the people, Savannah News Reports.
SGF openly admitted that no government is infallible.
He told a delegation of the North Central People’s Forum, NCPF, led by Sardauna Plateau, Senator Jeremiah Useni in his office that this present government led by president Tinubu means well for Nigerians.
In his words: “This government will not disappoint Nigerians. The President Tinubu means well for the people but we can go wrong. When we go wrong, correct us”
Senator Akume listed the steps taken by President Tinubu so far; measures which he said impacted the national economy and sent positive signals to policy makers, local and international, that the government means business.
He equally pleaded with Nigerians to bear the pains of the removal of subsidy on petrol and its negative impact on cost of living.
Akume promised that after the pains there will be significant improvement in living standards generally.
He expressed pride in the pedigree of members of the delegation most of whom had held prominent positions at national and state levels.
“I’m very proud to be associated with you all from the home base” he said, even as he sought their invaluable counsel and prayers.
The chairman, National Executive Committee of NCDF, Engr Sani Ndanusa, said the members came on behalf of the people of the North Central zone to congratulate the SGF on his appointment and wish him a successful tenure.
Ndanusa advised SGF to take total control of the zone as the highest political office holder from his area.
“Take absolute political control of the zone by having quarterly meetings with the North Central Governors Forum, NCPF leadership and with other critical political office holders to discuss developmental strides of the zone.”
Ndanusa also urged the SGF to attract key appointments to the North Central zone, which should include capable members of his group.
