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13 political parties pass vote of confidence on Sen. Akume

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By Msugh Ityokura An umbrella body, the Congress of Political Parties, CPP in Benue state has passed a vote of confidence on the Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF Sen. George Akume for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the progress of the State and Nigeria at large.

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APC passes vote of confidence on Akume, re-affirms support for Tinubu ahead 2027

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By Dooyum Naadzenga The All Progressives Congress, APC has passed a vote of confidence on the Secretary to Government of the Federation , SGF Sen. George Akume over his performance as the nation’s scribe so far. The party also thanked Akume for his leadership qualities which it noted has formed a bond for the north […]

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Benue Rerun: NASS Caucus lauds Akume, Agada for Uche’s victory

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 February 2024 0

Benue’s National Assembly Caucus has hailed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume and the State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Austin Agada, over the success of the rerun election in Benue State on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), conducted a rerun election to […]

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President Tinubu recognises Nigeria’s diversity, reflecting it in appointments – Akume

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By Tom Okpe Secretary to the Government of Federation, (SFG), Senator George Akume said, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recognised diversity of Nigeria, and carefully harnessing it for the unity, stability and progress of the country. Akume stated this in his remarks at the ‘Thanksgiving Mass,’ organised in his honour by the St. Augustine’s Tiv Catholic

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Kwara State Governor , Amb. Ginika Tor ,Tien Jack-Rich and twelve others to lead the SGF honoring committee

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2023 0

Central Planning Committee of the Reception dinner of the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), His Excellency, Senator Dr. George Akume CON has been announced. The reception dinner of the SGF powered by friends of Sen. Dr. Akume and have assembled high profiled personalities to champion the organization of the reception […]

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Akume sworn-in as 21st Secretary to Government of Federation

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu yesterday inaugurated Senator George Akume as the 21st Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The former Governor of Benue State and immediate-past Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs took the oaths of allegiance and office in a ceremony held at the Council Chambers, State House in […]

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SGF: Akume, the man who saw it all

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2023 0

By Tom Okpe It’s only hard work, optimism sincerity of heart and purpose, believing in God, oneself and prayerfulness that can catapult one to an unbelievable height in life, despite all odds. The newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) can be described as one who had seen it all, rising from […]

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Akume, a Minister has done nothing for 1.5 million Benue IDPs – group says

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka A Group in Benue State has accused Sen. George Akume for abandoning the over 1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in Benue State, despite being a Minister of the Federal Republic under the ruling party of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The Group under the umbrella body of “Benue Youth Forum”, said Akume […]

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Minority Ethnic Group wants Akume for Senate President

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2015 0

A socio-cultural group, under the auspices of Swing Nationalities of Nigeria (Umbrella of All Minorities in Nigeria) has called on the 8th National Assembly members to as a matter of equity and justice allow the minority ethnic group in the north central zone to produce the next Senate President so as to give the region […]

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Senate Presidency: Benue Gov-Elect Solicits Support for Akume 

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2015 0

  Benue State Governor-elect, Chief Samuel Ortom, has called on Benue people to embark on fervent prayers so that Sen. George Akume would emerge as Senate President. Chief Ortom made the call in Makurdi, while addressing thousands of supporters, who thronged to his residence to welcome him back  from China. Chief Ortom stated that great […]