President Tinubu has reportedly appointed Hadiza Bala Usman as new SGF.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly appointed Hon. Hadiza Bala Usman as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), succeeding George Akume.
Usman, a seasoned public servant and former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, will take office following her extensive experience in policy coordination as the Special Adviser in the Presidential Villa . The Senate is expected to confirm her nomination imminently.
The SGF role is pivotal in steering federal policy implementation and ensuring synergy across government ministries and agencies.
Usman’s appointment ushers in a new era of perceived coordination and reform under Tinubu’s administration.
More details to follow as the government releases the official statement and outlines Usman’s strategic agenda.