In a formal ceremony held at the council chamber on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to Senator George Akume, officially appointing him as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
Senator Akume took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office in the presence of esteemed government officials. Notable figures in attendance included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, and Mrs. Regina Akume, the spouse of the newly appointed SGF.
This appointment comes after President Tinubu’s announcement last Friday, naming Senator Akume as the SGF. Additionally, the President also appointed Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, as his new Chief of Staff. Meanwhile, former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
