A reception in honour of Sen. Dr. George Akume CON, over his appointment by President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR, was held at Transcorp Hotel Abuja on the 17th of June 2023, with all Governors in North Central in attendance, President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Comr. Adams Oshiomole as well many dignitaries across the country.
On June 3rd, 2023, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Armed Forces of Nigeria, appointed Senator (Dr.) George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.