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According to the statement, Akume commended the North Central Governors’ Forum for the solidarity visit. He said the solidarity visit would serve as an encouragement to achieve greater strides for the nation.

The statement partly read, “The Chairman of the North Central Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on his appointment by the President.

On his part, Akume commended the North Central Governors’ Forum for the visit, stating that the solidarity visit would serve as an encouragement to achieve greater strides for the nation.

Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced that Nigerians will soon learn about the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) issues and the nation's current state. He also revealed that the government has not invited any world leaders to the country's 63rd independence anniversary celebration, as part of a low-key celebration. The theme is "Nigeria @ 63: Renewed Hope for Unity & Prosperity."

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate revocation of 165 plots of land in the serviced districts of the Federal Capital City. The action affected high-profile individuals such as Peter Obi, former Governor of Cross River State, and former Justice of Supreme Court and chairman of the National Political Reforms Conference. The Federal Capital Territory Permanent Secretary, Adesola Olusade, stated that the revoked plots belong to individuals and corporate organizations who have consistently failed to keep to the terms of agreement as contained in Section 28(5) (a) & (b) of the Land Use Act. The affected plots are situated within several districts in the Federal Capital City. Wike had previously vowed to revoke undeveloped plots and those whose ground rents had not been paid for years.