By OLA MODUPE, Lagos –
Former Lagos state governor and national leader of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari as a laudable one.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu noted that as a renowned diplomat, statesman and scholar who has served this nation in many important positions, Prof. Gambari’s intellect, broad experience and skills in administration and diplomacy had adequately prepared and equipped him for the important job he now has.
Asiwaju Tinubu
While congratulating Professor Gambari on his selection, the APC chieftain also commended President Buhari “for making such a thoughtful and prudent choice at this crucial moment.”
He was confident Prof. Gambari would 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.”
The rest of the statement, personally signed by Asiwaju Tinubu, reads:
“My personal knowledge of Chief of Staff Gambari is that he is an erudite man who knows and loves this country and who strongly believes in the Nigerian project and President Buhari’s change agenda. 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. 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.
“Chief of Staff Gambari has my best wishes and encouragement. His is a tough assignment, perhaps the hardest he has had, but he is a special person with great attributes. He will meet the challenge by discharging his duties with excellence and high purpose.
“May 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.”
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