{"id":105188,"date":"2023-06-02T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=105188"},"modified":"2023-06-02T15:54:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:54:42","slug":"breaking-president-tinubu-announces-gbajabiamila-akume-as-chief-of-staff-sgf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/breaking-president-tinubu-announces-gbajabiamila-akume-as-chief-of-staff-sgf\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: President Tinubu Announces Gbajabiamila, Akume as Chief of Staff, SGF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Femi Gbajabiamila, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, as his Chief of Staff.<\/p>\n<p>George Akume has also been chosen to serve as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).<\/p>\n<p>The president also appointed Sen. 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Ibrahim Hadejia, DCOS, George Akume, SGF\u2019 also confirmed the appointments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum, 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,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The appointments follow days of intense speculation surrounding these key positions.<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila\u2019s selection as Chief of Staff suggests that he will not be returning to his seat in the House of Representatives, despite his recent reelection.<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Femi Gbajabiamila, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, as his Chief of Staff. 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