Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)
Sen. Dr. George Akume
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Understanding The Role and Responsibilities of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)
Sen. Dr. George Akume is a prominent Nigerian politician who has served in various high-profile roles. He’s currently the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). He previously served as the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, and before that, he was a Senator representing Benue North-West Senatorial District. He also served as the Minority Leader of the Senate and as Governor of Benue State.
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About
George Akume born 27 December 1953, is a Nigerian politician who is the current and 21st Secretary to the Government of the Federation, appointed by President Bola Tinubu. He served as minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs under President Muhammadu Buhari from 2019 to 2023. He was the Senator representing Benue North-West Senatorial District from 2007 to 2019. He was also the Minority Leader of the Senate from June 2011 to June 2015. He served as the governor of Benue State from May 1999 to May 2007. Akume was re-elected Senator for Benue North-West in the April 2011 elections, running on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria. He won another term in 2015 but lost to Senator Orker-Jev of the PDP in 2019. On 23 July 2019, President Buhari nominated Akume to serve as a minister.
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Life Achievements
With an educational background, which began at the Native Authority Primary School and Government Secondary School, Otobi, Benue State, before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan for a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labour Relations, Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was prepared for the illustrious career he has had in the public service. His career began in the Benue State Civil Service, where he rose through the ranks, holding positions like Land Officer and Assistant Secretary in the Governor’s Office. He later honed his administrative skills as Principal Secretary, Director of Personnel Management, and Sole Administrator for local government councils. Thereafter, he crossed over to the Federal Ministry of Education, where he was later appointed Director-General and Permanent Secretary before retiring in 1998.
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Political Career
In 1999, he became governor of Benue State and served two terms of four years. He won elections to represent the people of Benue as a senator for Benue North-West in Nigeria’s senate. Akume was re-elected Senator for Benue North-West in the April 2011 elections, running on the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) platform. He polled 261,726 votes, defeating Terngu Tsegba of the PDP who won 143,354 votes. He was again re-elected to the senate under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. He was chairman senate committee on army and a ranking member of senate. He was nominated and confirmed a minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nigeria by Muhammadu Buhari. On 2 June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Secretary to the Cabinet Council, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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H.E Sen. Dr. George Akume CON
How to address a letter to the SGF
His Excellency, Sen. Dr. George Akume CON, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
What are the duties of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation?
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation monitors and coordinates the implementation of government policies and programmes; serves as the frontline advisory institution of the Presidency; drives policy formulation, harmonization, and implementation; and monitors Federal Ministries, Departments...
RENEWED HOPE AGENDA
What the SGF is doing to promote the RENEWED HOPE AGENDA of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The following are programmes, projects and engagements by the SGF, Sen. Dr. George Akume toward achieving the goals of the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
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A special intervention initiative aimed at engaging Nigerians, especially the youth in continuous mutually beneficial conversations with key government officials, using multi-dimensional media approaches to inform and educate Nigerians on policy direction, developmental projects, empowerment initiatives, and interventions provided by government, aimed at providing better life for Nigerians.
PROMOTING MADE IN NIGERIA
Honoured to host Chief Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson Group during a courtesy visit to my office today. We discussed strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and scaling up local manufacturing across key sectors.
Akume tasks SSGs on effective policy implementation
George Akume has emphasised the crucial role of secretaries to state governments in translating national policies into concrete action at the state level.
Feedback from LET'S DIALOGUE COMMUNITY
"Do we NIGERIA have powerful people in IMF, World Bank and UN? If yes how come we are silent about calling them out, we know this people but claim ignorant. When it's time for them to get our support, they are all over Nigeria lobbying for support. What have they done to support the system as our eyes in the west?"
– Onoja Godwin (OG72 Concept)
"Before criticizing our leaders, let's reflect on our own actions. Do we follow traffic rules? Do we respect queues? Do we uphold integrity in our personal and professional lives? Do we cheat or engage in corrupt practices? Let's acknowledge our own flaws before pointing fingers at others. If we struggle to manage our own affairs with integrity, how can we expect others to do better?"
– Ebiloma Alexander (XELA)