New SGF Akume promises not to disappoint Nigerians 

The newly sworn-in Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), George Akume has promised not to disappoint Nigerians in the discharge of his duties. He made the promise while addressing State House correspondents after his swearing in by President Bola Tinubu, yesterday. “To have been selected to serve in this exalted position out of over 200 million Nigerians, it is a challenge to serve in line with the oath I have taken today. I assure Nigerians I will do my best, I will not disappoint the President, I will not disappoint…

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Why El-Rufa’i Should Become the Next SGF

By Fidelix J. Bagudu Let me start by congratulating the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose hard work, perseverance and dedication have finally paid off. Tinubu’s emergence is timely, as Nigerians are in dire need of a leader that will carry everyone along regardless of ethno-religious differences. I have confidence that you have what it takes to turn Nigeria around. Few days ago, I stumbled upon a publication where the Asiwaju established the criteria for appointing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and the first person that came…

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‘Atiku, Obi suits can’t stop transfer of power to Tinubu’- SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said the ongoing litigation over the 2023 presidential election would not stop the transition process. Mustapha, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Transition Council, gave the assurance on Tuesday at a news conference to brief journalist on the updates of the transitional process since the committee was inaugurated. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) declared Bola Tinubu, of All Progressives Congress, (APC) as the winner of February 25 presidential election. However, Atiku Abubakar, of Peoples Democratic…

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2023: ‘Buhari directed exclusion of Osinbajo, SGF from APC presidential campaign council’ – Keyamo

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, says President Muhammadu Buhari ordered for the exclusion of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, from the council. According to Keyamo, President Buhari “specifically directed that the Vice-President and the SGF should be left out of the campaign council in order to concentrate on the governance of the country and administration of government”. The exclusion of Osinbajo and Mustapha, both Christians, had raised concerns in some quarters that…

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Ministries can now award N1.499bn contract without BPP – FG

The Federal Government has approved a prior review of the thresholds service-wide application for procurements in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, (MDAs). It was gathered that the Ministerial tenders board can now award a contract of N30 million and above – but less than N1.5 billion – for works, according to a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha. This represents a 200% increase from the initial approval of N10 million and above — but less than N500 million. The Board can also award…

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‘The level of insecurity in Nigeria today is ‘so high’ – SGF Mustapha

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said the level of insecurity in Nigeria today is so high. He, however, called on Nigerians, especially religious and traditional rulers to continue to support the implementation of various Federal Government policies on promoting peaceful co-existence. Mustapha made the call while declaring open the 4th quarterly meeting of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), with the theme: “NIREC, Security agencies and peace in Nigeria” which was held in Abuja on Thursday. The SGF, who hailed the theme of the meeting, noted…

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Oronsaye Report: FG set to scrap, merge agencies, inaugurates C’ttee on Implementation

A decade after, the Federal Government appears set for full implementation of Stephen Oronsaye report on scrapping of some government agencies and merger of some others to reduce the cost of governance in the country. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has accordingly inaugurated two sub-committees to review the Main Report and White paper on restructuring and rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions and review new agencies created after the submission of the Oronsaye report from 2014 to date. The two committees were given…

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SGF didn’t say Police will arrest pastors, bishops preaching against govt ― NIREC

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, (NIREC), has refuted a publication circulating on social media which claims that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said that the Nigerian Police would commence arrest of pastors and bishops who use their pulpit to preach against the government. NIREC, in a statement by its Executive Secretary, Fr. Cornelius Omonokhua, said the publication claims among other things that the SGF has indirectly declared war against the Nigerian pastors. NIREC said the Federal Government through the office of the SGF supports NIREC…

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Insecurity: Nigeria’s situation calls for deepening of political, religious collaborations – Boss Mustapha

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that he believes Nigeria’s current security challenges call for deeper collaboration between political and religious leaders in the country. He made the remark during the 3rd Quarter 2021 meeting of the Intra-Religious Council, in Abuja on Thursday.  The SGF explained that religious and traditional leaders must partner with the government to end hostilities in Nigeria.  “The situation in Nigeria today calls for the deepening of political and religious collaboration at all times,” he added. “As a body,…

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