The Forum of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Federal Parastatals has formally appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, as its Patron.
The conferment was made during a courtesy visit by members of the Forum to the SGF in Abuja, where the Forum conveyed its unanimous decision to bestow the honour on Senator Akume, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to public service, and significant contributions to the coordination and effective functioning of government institutions.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Forum, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, who is Director General, National Board of Technology Incubation (NBTI), stated that the appointment was informed by the SGF’s institutional stewardship, wisdom, experience and commitment to coordinating the machinery of government that have contributed significantly to the stability, coherence and effectiveness of the current administration.
“We recognize the enormous responsibility you carry at the centre of government, and we appreciate the diligence, discretion and statesmanship with which you continue to support the President and advance the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“It is against this background that the Forum has taken the collective decision to respectfully confer on Your Excellency, the distinguished position of Patron of the Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals”.
The Forum further disclosed that it is determined to ensure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gets no fewer than 10 million votes in his second term bid.
In his response, Senator Akume expressed profound appreciation to the Forum for the honour bestowed upon him. He described the appointment as both a privilege and a call to greater service, assuring members of his continued support towards strengthening inter-agency cooperation and enhancing the efficiency of public institutions.
Represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Mrs. Augusta Bekereadebo Warrens, Akume commended the Forum, stating that the Office to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will provide the necessary support required to achieve the goal.
“I would like to commend the Forum of CEO’s of Federal Parastatals for your contribution in pushing, promoting, and pursuing the agenda of Mr. President’s Renewal Hope Agenda in their various domain. However, I believe there is more work that needs to be done”.
“I would like to add that in your various constituencies where your power is operating; where people can get to be aware of this, one thing I have observed in the policy right now is that there is a lot of disinformation. So, I would like to propose that in your various domains, you should try as much as possible to promote the achievements of Mr. President”.
The 20-man delegation expressed the Forum’s willingness to support their principal, who according to the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, has given them the unique opportunity to serve the nation.
He maintained that the CEO’s remain the actual executors and implementers of government policies and therefore are the real work engine of the administration.
Shortly before the decision that the SGF be represented, he was decorated with the insignia as patron of the group.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Forum to outline its political engagement objective ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election, stating its intention to support the re-election of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, through lawful, ethical, peaceful and issue-based campaign and dialogue with citizens, including communicating the policies, programmes and achievements of the administration and providing channels for citizens’ concerns and feedback.
Sign:
Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, FCIA, Frpa
Chairman, Media & Publicity Committee