Newly sworn-in Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has pledged not to disappoint but work with President Bola Tinubu.
Akume was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu at the council chamber on Wednesday in the presence of some government officials.
He therefore told State House correspondents that he would discharge his duties in the interest of Nigerians.
“I assure Nigerians I will do my best, I will not disappoint the President, I will not disappoint this country and I will not disappoint my party.
“I believe Nigerians will find fulfilment in my responsibilities as I discharge that in their own interest. It is an honour to serve the country and I am strongly persuaded that guided by Almighty God, I will do my best and Nigerians will really have to reap the dividends of democracy”, Akume said.
Among those present at the swearing-in were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan; Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr (Mrs.) FolasadeYemi-Esan;and the spouse of the new SGF, Regina.
The President appointed Akume as SGF last Friday. He also appointed the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of Staff, while the former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia was appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff.
Akume served as the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
