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Nigerian SGF George Akume Plans to Spend N496 Million on Photocopiers and Office Furniture in 2026
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), headed by George Akume, has earmarked ₦496 million in the 2026 budget for the purchase and installation of three heavy-duty photocopy machines and office furniture for the Cabinet Affairs Office.
In context, Akume’s office has previously allocated substantial funds for empowerment initiatives:
₦100 million for grinding machines in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State, and another ₦100 million for Bonny/Degema, Rivers State, in 2025.
₦200 million for grinding machines in Kaduna South Federal Constituency.
Totaling ₦400 million for empowerment via grinding machines in 2025.
Additionally, the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology budgeted ₦195 million for grinding machines in Kebbi, Aliero, and Maiyama.
The SGF’s office also drew attention in 2023 for spending ₦9.6 million on branded towels for Akume’s 70th birthday celebration, raising concerns over budget priorities and public fund usage.
Meanwhile, civil society groups like Voice of the Voiceless Nigerian have called for Akume’s suspension, citing allegations of involvement in an N80 billion fraud, highlighting growing scrutiny of government spending practices.
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), headed by George Akume, has earmarked ₦496 million in the 2026 budget for the purchase and installation of three heavy-duty photocopy machines and office furniture for the Cabinet Affairs Office.
In context, Akume’s office has previously allocated substantial funds for empowerment initiatives:
₦100 million for grinding machines in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State, and another ₦100 million for Bonny/Degema, Rivers State, in 2025.
₦200 million for grinding machines in Kaduna South Federal Constituency.
Totaling ₦400 million for empowerment via grinding machines in 2025.
Additionally, the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology budgeted ₦195 million for grinding machines in Kebbi, Aliero, and Maiyama.
The SGF’s office also drew attention in 2023 for spending ₦9.6 million on branded towels for Akume’s 70th birthday celebration, raising concerns over budget priorities and public fund usage.
Meanwhile, civil society groups like Voice of the Voiceless Nigerian have called for Akume’s suspension, citing allegations of involvement in an N80 billion fraud, highlighting growing scrutiny of government spending practices.
Nigerian SGF George Akume Plans to Spend N496 Million on Photocopiers and Office Furniture in 2026
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), headed by George Akume, has earmarked ₦496 million in the 2026 budget for the purchase and installation of three heavy-duty photocopy machines and office furniture for the Cabinet Affairs Office.
In context, Akume’s office has previously allocated substantial funds for empowerment initiatives:
₦100 million for grinding machines in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State, and another ₦100 million for Bonny/Degema, Rivers State, in 2025.
₦200 million for grinding machines in Kaduna South Federal Constituency.
Totaling ₦400 million for empowerment via grinding machines in 2025.
Additionally, the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology budgeted ₦195 million for grinding machines in Kebbi, Aliero, and Maiyama.
The SGF’s office also drew attention in 2023 for spending ₦9.6 million on branded towels for Akume’s 70th birthday celebration, raising concerns over budget priorities and public fund usage.
Meanwhile, civil society groups like Voice of the Voiceless Nigerian have called for Akume’s suspension, citing allegations of involvement in an N80 billion fraud, highlighting growing scrutiny of government spending practices.
