Sen. George Akume
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Sen. George Akume has been serving as senator for benue north-west of Benue State since June 13, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Sen. George Akume
Senator George Akume is a major political figure representing Benue North-West.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Sen. George Akume |
| Title / Role | Senator for Benue North-West |
| State | Benue State |
| Party | APC |
| In office since | June 13, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | NC |
🏆 Key Achievements
Former Governor of Benue State and former Minister.
🏛 Role & Responsibilities
Sen. George Akume represents Benue North-West in the Nigerian Senate — the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Nigeria's Senate has 109 members: three senators per state and one for the FCT Abuja. Senators serve four-year terms, make federal laws, approve the national budget, screen ministerial nominees and oversee the executive branch.
Sen. George Akume is a member of the APC.
📜 Former Senators of Benue State
Others who have held the position of senator in Benue State: