Asiwaju Tinubu
praises Buhari’s choice of Gambari as Chief of Staff
By Samuel Ogunsona
The National Leader, All Progressives Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has had praised the choice of Prof Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief of Staff, (COS) to President Mohammadu Buhari.
In a statement on Wednesday evening made available to Irohinoodua Tinubu said Gambari has the capacity and experience to handle the delicate job he has just been given.
He said “The appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari is a laudable one. 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.”
He congratulated Professor Gambari on his selection and commended President Buhari for making such a thoughtful and prudent choice at this crucial moment.
Tinubu said “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.”
On his personal experience of Gambari, he said “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.”
Tinubu said further “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 said Gambari 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”, the National Leader said
He said further $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.”
