Following his immense contributions to Benue State and Nigeria, Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has described Senator George Akume as a visionary leader, who used his goodwill to the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general election.

According to Ceoafrica, the governor made the remarks in his goodwill message as the senator representing Benue North-West senatorial district clocked 63 years recently.

Akume, a two-term governor of the state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is the current leader of APC in the state.

Ortom expressed gratitude to God for his grace and blessings on the life of Senator Akume which has enabled him to record great successes in life.

Ortom stated that Senator Akume’s sterling leadership qualities endeared him to the people of the state who elected him as governor and also ensured his re-election after which the people of his senatorial district elected him thrice to represent them.

He noted that as a visionary leader, Akume was one of those who braved the odds to usher in the wind of change that blew across the country in the 2015 general election.

The governor prayed to God to sustain the senator with long life, good health, guidance and protection so that he would continue to offer purposeful leadership to the people of the state in particular and the entire country at large.