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Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, celebrated his 72nd birthday on Saturday, December 27, 2025, with a well-attended thanksgiving service at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Gboko, Benue State. The event drew significant attention as it marked the first public appearance of the SGF with his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, barely 24 hours after the Dajoh family formally announced and welcomed her into the fold.
The marriage, which has generated widespread discussion across Nigeria, unites the prominent Tiv politician with Queen Zaynab, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Family sources indicate that the union has been established for some time, though the public revelation and the couple’s joint outing at the birthday thanksgiving brought it into the spotlight.
During the service, a statement from the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the SGF, Mr. Segun Imohiosen, highlighted Akume’s remarks on the need for accountability and cooperation across Nigeria’s three tiers of government. The SGF emphasized that sustainable national development relies on collective responsibility and effective synergy between federal, state, and local authorities.
The well-attended ceremony underscored Akume’s longstanding influence in Benue politics and his role in national governance, blending personal milestone with messages of unity and good governance. As reactions continue to pour in, the event has been described by attendees as a joyous occasion reflecting both celebration and renewed commitment to public service.
