APC Chieftain, Sen Adesoji Akanbi Hails New SGF, George Akume
APC Chieftain, Sen Adesoji Akanbi Hails New SGF, George Akume.
APC Chieftain Senator Adesoji Akanbi has saluted George Akume on his appointment as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
Akume’s appointment was amongst others announced by President Bola Tinubu, during the meeting he held with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Senator Adesoji Akanbi noted that being one of the early appointments, George Akume’s position is crucial to the government and his choice, well in place.
“George Akume is not new, he is actually in a familiar terrain,” said Akanbi.
Senator Akanbi recalled that, Akume was elected under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as the Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Benue North West senatorial district. He became the Minority Leader of the Senate from June 2011 to June 2015. And was also the Chairman Senate Committee on Army during his political period in the Red Chamber, before he was appointed in 2019, as the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“So, Akume’s wealth of knowledge will definitely be of use in this new administration. And once again, I must commend the President, for his apt instinct, his knowledge and choice of people and his belief in people’s capacity and capabilities. I wish George Akume, God’s guidance in his new position,” Akanbi added.
