Akume reaffirms Fed govt–Catholic Church partnership at CBCN first plenary …pledges collaboration on peace, reforms, social protection The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) to advance national development, peace, and social cohesion. Akume made the pledge in a goodwill message delivered at the CBCN First Plenary Meeting of 2026 held in Abuja on Sunday. Addressing Catholic bishops and clergy at the gathering, the SGF described the plenary as a significant moment of reflection and pastoral direction for both the Church and the nation. He expressed appreciation to the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria for the invit...