An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Tein Jack-Rich, has hailed the appointments of Sen. George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President.
Akume and Gbajabiamila’s appointments were announced on Friday by Director, Information, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye.
Jack-Rich, who described the SGF and CoS’ appointments as well deserved, said the duo were no doubt round pegs in round holes.
The President/Founder of Belema Aid Foundation expressed optimism that the former Benue governor’s and Gbajabiamila’s antecedents as seasoned administrators, legislators and leaders, would come to play in the discharge of their duties.
In a statement on Friday, he said: ”Your hard work and dedication to duties have paid off.
”I am confident in your abilities to discharge any mandate and overcome any challenges because your patriotism to the Nigerian project is unparalleled.”
Akume was the Minister of Special Duties in former President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, while Gbajabiamila was the speaker of the 9th Assembly.
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