Accountability in Governance Key to National Development –SGF

By Timothy Mvahan, Abuja

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Sen. George Akume, CON, has emphasised the need for accountability among the three tiers of government in ensuring sustainable development in the country.

SGF made this known during Church Thanksgiving Service to celebrate his 72nd birthday anniversary at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Gboko in Benue State.

The SGF stressed that national development is a collective responsibility, requiring the synergy of all three tiers of government. He urged State and Local Governments to ensure accountability and judicious utilisation of the enhanced federal allocations they receive under the Tinubu-led administration, to drive development that benefits the grassroots populace.

While thanking God for the opportunity to serve his people and the nation at large through his journey in the Civil Service and politics, Sen. Akume stated that God has used him to empower many individuals through the meager resources at his disposal. He also urged Nigerians to support the admistration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his drive towards infrastructure revolution across the country.

While delivering his remarks on behalf of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Most Rev. William Amove Avenya, Bishop Isaac Dugu of the Diocese of Katsina-Ala stated that the 72nd birthday anniversary of the SGF marks a turning point for the good of Benue State and Nigeria at large.
He therefore urged the illustrious sons and daughters of Benue in positions of authority to be united irrespective of their political divides for the development of the State.