The former governor of Benue State and former minister on special duties, George Akume as being appointed as the new Secretary to the government of the Federation by President Bola Tinubu and as also on Friday formally appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his new Chief of Staff.

He also appointed a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia as deputy Chief of Staff.

A statement signed on Friday by the State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, said, “In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum, the President announced the appointments.