BREAKING: President Tinubu appoints George Akume SGF, Gbajabiamila Chief of Staff

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.

The appointment was announced after he had met with the Progressives Governors Forum, PGF, to discuss issues that bother on appointments in line with zoning.

President Tinubu has also approved the appointment of the Speaker of the RT. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff with Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia as Deputy Chief of Staff.

In a statement which was made available to journalists by the Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye on Friday said, appointments were made after consultation with Progressives Governors Forum.

The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, and Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff.

“In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), the President also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).”