The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress,
APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has shared his opinion on Ibrahim Gambari’s appointment
as President Muhammadu Buhari’s new Chief of Staff.
Gambari was confirmed as the replacement for Mallam Abba
Kyari on Wednesday.
The former Lagos State Governor described the appointment of
Prof. Gambari as a laudable one.
Tinubu, in a statement on Wednesday, noted
that Prof. Gambari is a renowned diplomat, statesman and scholar who has served
Nigeria in many important positions.
The APC leader pointed out that Gambari’s intellect, broad
experience and skills in administration and diplomacy have adequately prepared
and equipped him for the important job he now has.
According to him, “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 1980s.
“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, democratization 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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