The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has charged the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals to take the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the grassroots level. He made this call while receiving a delegation of the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals, led by its Convener/Chairman and the CEO of National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawale Raji, on Friday, 25th September, 2026 in Abuja.
Senator Akume emphasized the critical need for effective grassroots communication to correct false narratives surrounding current economic reforms. He stated that the reform policy is not meant to imprison or impoverish Nigerians, but rather to promote the image of the administration. The SGF, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens, thanked the Forum for conferring on him the Grand Patron of Forum of CEOS of Federal Parastatals.
The SGF commended the Forum for actively promoting and pursuing the Renewed Hope Agenda within their respective agencies and domains. He assured the CEOs that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) will provide all necessary institutional support required to achieve their strategic goals. Furthermore, the SGF urged the leadership to maintain momentum and establish a structured framework for ongoing collaboration.
Dr. Kazeem Kolawale Raji, the Convener/Chairman of the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals, conferred the distinguished position of Patron upon Senator Akume in recognition of his exemplary leadership and institutional stewardship. Dr. Raji said that the Forum is poised to help in mobilizing 10 million votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election through lawful, ethical, peaceful, and issue-based grassroots engagement.
The Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals aims to bridge the communication gap between government policies and the public. Dr. Raji emphasized that the achievements, reforms, and measurable outcomes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration must be accurately documented and communicated to Nigerians with absolute fidelity to facts. This will ensure that the public is well-informed about the administration’s policies and programs.
In his closing remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Chidiebere John Ezeamama, urged the Forum to serve as a work-related communication network between the Forum and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He suggested creating a centralized digital platform to streamline real-time information sharing, coordinate inter-agency participation, and track their developmental milestones.
The meeting between Senator Akume and the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals highlights the importance of collaboration between the government and federal parastatals in promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda. The SGF’s call to action emphasizes the need for effective communication and grassroots engagement to ensure the success of the administration’s policies and programs.
Key points
- Senator George Akume charges CEOs of federal parastatals to cascade government reforms down to the grassroots to counter disinformation.
- The Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals aims to mobilize 10 million votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
- The SGF emphasizes the importance of effective grassroots communication to correct false narratives surrounding current economic reforms.
