Sen. (Dr) George Akume is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Labour Relations both from the University of Ibadan, Oyo state. Until his appointment as SGF, he served as Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs under the Buhari administration from 2019 to 2023. Prior to his appointment as Minister, he served as the Senator representing Benue North-West Senatorial District from 2007 to 2019; during which time, he held the position of Minority Leader from June 2011 to June 2015. Sen. Akume held the highest office in his state, Benue, serving as Governor from 1999 to 2007.