Kanyi Daily had earlier reported that Akume was sworn in by Tinubu at the council chamber on Wednesday in the presence of some government officials.
While speaking to State House Correspondents after the ceremony, Akume promised to discharge his duties in the interest of Nigerians.
“I assure Nigerians I will do my best, I will not disappoint the President, I will not disappoint this country and I will not disappoint my party.
“I believe Nigerians will find fulfillment in my responsibilities as I discharge that in their own interest. It is an honour to serve the country and I am strongly persuaded that guided by Almighty God, I will do my best and Nigerians will really have to reap the dividends of democracy”, Akume said.
Akume served as the minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
In other news, the House of Representatives on Wednesday held a valedictory session of the 9th assembly.
Notable among those attending the session are former speakers of the house, Ghali Na’Abbas, and Patricia Etteh.
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