Professor Ibrahim Gambari; Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari
THE national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his choice of Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as the new Chief of Staff.
Asiwaju in his tweet amply eulogized Prof Gambari and stated that the appointment is a laudable one, and expressed optimism that the new appointee will deliver on the onerous tasks the position demands adding that as a key figure in the APC who believes in the vision alongside his vast experience and exposure both in the local and international arena, the appointment can aptly be likened to putting a square peg in a square hole.
“He is no stranger to our party, APC, and its progressive national vision. Over a long and illustrious career, Prof. Gambari has proved his mettle nationally and internationally. His resume takes a back seat to none.
“Prof. Gambari is a renowned diplomat, statesman and scholar who has served this nation in many important positions. His intellect, broad experience and skills in administration and diplomacy have adequately prepared and equipped him for the important job he now has.
“I congratulate Professor Gambari on his selection and commend President Buhari for making such a thoughtful and prudent choice at this crucial moment. Prof. Gambari will work competently and with dedication to help President Buhari advance his policy and governance priorities just as he did in the past when he served as Minister of External Affairs in the 1980’s. My personal knowledge of Chief of Staff Gambari is that he is an erudite man who knows and loves this country,who strongly believes in the Nigerian project & President’s change agenda.
“He distinguished himself as an Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and as the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Cyprus, Zimbabwe and Myanmar and Special Representative in Angola.
“He has made groundbreaking contributions in the areas of conflict prevention and resolution, democratisation and development in Africa. At this time when the entire world is combating the coronavirus pandemic and the economic consequences thereof, Prof. Gambari’s expertise and international reputation will help Nigeria galvanise national, regional and international efforts and resources to contain this viral menace and to advance Nigeria’s interests on other important matters”, Asiwaju stated.
Asiwaju wished the new Chief of Staff best wishes and prayed for the guidance and protection of Almighty Allah be with him as he begins the task of assisting the President in forging a better Nigeria and a better life for all of its people.