President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wasted no time in making key appointments after assuming workplace. In simply 4 days, he appointed former Minister of Particular Duties, George Akume, as Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation.
Except for Akume, Tinubu additionally named Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the Home of Representatives, as Chief of Workers and Ibrahim Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Workers.
Moreover, the President met with safety chiefs to debate issues of nationwide safety, affirming his dedication to the protection of the Nigerian folks.
George Akume, the newly appointed SGF, was born on December 27, 1953, in Wannune Tarka Council Space of Benue State. He obtained his Bachelor’s diploma in Sociology and Grasp’s diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations from the College of Ibadan.
Akume beforehand served as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and was the Minority Chief of the Senate from June 2011 to June 2015. He additionally held the place of Governor of Benue State from Might 1999 to Might 2007 and was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Military.
Though he misplaced his bid for re-election in 2019, President Buhari appointed him to the place of Minister of Particular Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs that very same 12 months.
With Akume’s in-depth data of Nigerian politics and his a few years of expertise in public service, he’s a powerful addition to the administration’s staff.
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