Gov Sanwo-Olu congratulates the new appointees
By Emeka Ugwuanyi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday made three key appointments by approving the Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, former Deputy Governor of Jigawa, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, as Deputy Chief of Staff and former Governor of Benue State, Senator George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
The new appointments were contained in a statement issued by State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye.
The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, and Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff.
“In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), the President also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).”
Before the appointments were made public, the new Chief of Staff to the President, Gbajabiamila was seen being shown round the Chief of Staff wing of the State House by some officials of the State House.
Prior to the announcement of the three new appointments, Ambassador Victor Adeleke had been appointed the State Chief of Protocol (SCoP) and has since assumed office.
Meanwhile, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Gbajabiamila on his appointment by President Tinubu.
He extended his congratulatory message via a tweet on his Twitter handle. He tweeted: “Congratulations to my brother and friend @femigbaja on your appointment as Chief of Staff by H.E President @officialABAT.
“Your leadership as Speaker of the House of Reps has been remarkable, and I have no doubt that you’ll excel in this new role. I wish you success in driving progress for our nation.”
He also congratulated Senator Ibrahim Hassan and Senator George Akume on becoming the Deputy Chief of Staff and Secretary General of the Federation (SGF).
“Congratulations also to Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia and George Akume on becoming Deputy Chief of Staff and SGF respectively.
“I’m certain you’ll lead your offices with integrity and efficiency,” he added.
