President Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate past Minister of Special Duties, Senator George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The president also appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff.

This was announced in a statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the State House Director of Information on Friday.

It said, “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).”

This set of appointments do not require legislative clearance since the 10th national assembly would be inaugurated in a few days time.

Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported that Kanyi Daily reported that Former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani has reacted to the reported appointment of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.

Richard Anyebe

Richard Anyebe is a senior reporter at Kanyi Daily News covering all things politics and trending human interest stories. He is based in Abuja. Contact this reporter at info@kanyidaily.com

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