George Akume
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Governor, Senator and SGF. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 60%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| spouse | Regina Akume | — |
| child | Multiple children | — |
| family background | Tiv Christian family from Gboko | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | B.Sc. Sociology | 1970–? |
| University of Ibadan | M.Sc. | 1980–? |
Governor of Benue, 1999-2007
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Secretary to the Government of the Federation
August 2019 – October 2023
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Senate Minority Leader
2015 – 2019
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Senator (Benue North-West)
2011 – 2019
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Governor of Benue State
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 · Benue
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 1999
At handover
29 May 2007
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-DMO era borrowing | Commercial Banks (Domestic) | — | Various commercial bank facilities; specifics not centrally documented | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural investment | — | — | — | Continued 'food basket of the nation' positioning |
| Various infrastructure projects | — | — | — | Road and education investment |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Secretary to the Government of the Federation | August 2019 – October 2023 | — | — | |
Senate Minority Leader | 2015 – 2019 | — | — | |
Senator (Benue North-West) | 2011 – 2019 | — | — | |
Governor of Benue State Benue | 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Senate (Benue North-West) | Senator | APC | 2015 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2011 Senate (Benue North-West) | Senator | PDP | 2011 | won Won |
| 2003 Benue Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2003 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 1999 Benue Governorship | Governor | PDP | 1999 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Benue agriculture
Continued 'food basket of the nation' positioning; agricultural investments
SGF role
Coordinated Federal Executive Council under Buhari and briefly Tinubu
Public Statements & Promises
"Various Senate-floor statements as Minority Leader"
"Tiv political voice"
Network & Relationships
Political Mentor
Successor as Governor
Media Coverage
Channels TV, Arise TV coverage
Premium Times political analysis
Timeline
Governor of Benue State
Senator, Benue North-West
Senate Minority Leader
Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Sources
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