Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha has commended the Akokwa Christian Elite Forum for its contribution to nation-building.
He described the Forum as an assemblage of patriots who have the progress and unity of Nigeria at heart saying the Akokwa nation was lucky to have them as sons and daughters.
The SGF was speaking at the annual Akokwa Eminent Persons Dinner powered by the Forum.
The Akokwa Christian Elite Forum hosted Mustapha to this years.
An apolitical and non-governmental Christian body, Akokwa Christian Elites is made up of businessmen and women, professionals, intellectuals and other categories of peace-loving and socially constructive men and women of Akokwa in Ideato North council area of Imo state who believe in the supremacy of God and who live a life guided by Him through the Christian faith.
The annual dinner attracts eminent personalities. Among highly placed Nigerians who had in the past been hosted to dinner by the body include captains of industry, political leaders, academics, professionals, religious leaders among others.
These include Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa of Neimeth International Pharmaceutical Plc., and former Chairman Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mr Tony Ewelike, CEO, A. G Homes, Arc. Azike Diribe, a First-class Architect of the Integrated Consortium, Mr Marvel Akpoyibo, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Administration, Professor Pat Utomi of the Lagos Business School, His Excellency Senator Anyim Pius Anyim (GCON), former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Bar. James Ocholi (SAN), the Pro-Chancellor of Salem University, Kogi State, Arc Ifeanyi Odedo, Managing Director, Sharon Ultimate and Sharon Regency Hotels, Abuja, Dr Uche Ogah(OON), Minister of State, Mines and Stell.
Various speakers at the event praised the dexterity of the brains behind the Forum and paid glowing tributes to them.
Earlier in his address, President of the Forum, Cliff Onyeje said
“We are partners in the socio-economic and spiritual growth of our people.”
“Like past dinners, this year’s dinner is geared towards this”