Senator George Akume has been sworn in as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.
Akume took the oath of allegiance and oath of office yesterday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The oaths were administered by President Bola Tinubu.
Among those who witnessed the ceremony were Vice-President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Ahmed Lawan; Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State.
The head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan and the wife of the new SGF, Regina Akume, also witnessed the swearing-in ceremony.
After his inauguration, Akume told reporters: “It is an honour to be chosen to serve in this exalted position out of over 200 million Nigerians. It is a challenge to serve in line with the oaths I have taken today.
“I assure Nigerians I will do my best and I will not disappoint the President. I will not disappoint this country; I will not disappoint my party. I believe Nigerians will find fulfilment in my responsibility as I discharge my duties.”
Akume, a former governor of Benue State and the immediate past minister of special duties was appointed as the SGF by President Tinubu last Friday.
He is the 21st person to occupy the position. He succeeded Boss Mustapha.
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