The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) , Senator George Akume has commended Governor Ahmed Usman of Kogi State on his Sterling performance since he assumed office 100 days ago.
Akume gave the commendation on Tuesday when he received Governor Ododo in his Abuja office on Tuesday.
The SGF urged Governor Ododo to remain focused and not to succumb to the antics of detractors.
Akume noted with admiration, the drive and positive disposition of Governor Ododo to accord topmost priority to the welfare of the people of the state which he said is the hallmark of good governance.
The 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,” Akume said.
Earlier in his remark, Governor Ododo said the visit was in appreciation of the support the SGF has given to him since he assumed office as the Governor of Kogi State.
The governor described Akume as a patriot whose record of achievements in public office is worthy of emulation by the younger generation.
He called for the support of the SGF in achieving the development agenda of his administration in Kogi state.
Governor 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.
