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Senator George Akume has been sworn in by President Bola Tinubu as the next Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.
On Wednesday, Akume was inaugurated at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Around 11:06 a.m., in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, the former interior minister pledged his oath of allegiance and oath of office.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, and a few current and previous governors were present for the ceremony.
Others include Mrs. Regina Akume, the wife of the new SGF, the governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the head of the federal civil service.
