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Tinubu lauds Gambari’s appointment as thoughtful, prudent choice

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He is no stranger to our party, APC, and its progressive national vision

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progessives Congress Leader, has hailed the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a thoughtful and prudent choice.

In a congratulatory message, Tinubu said: “It is a laudable one. I congratulate Professor Gambari on his selection and commend President Buhari for making such a thoughtful and prudent choice at this crucial moment.

 

PRESIDENT BUHARI PRESIDES OVER eFEC MEETING 0.  The New Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari Prof Agboola Ibrahim Gambari during the eFEC Meeting at the Council Chamber State House Abuja. MAY 13 2020

“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.’’

“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.

“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 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 in a statement personally signed by him and made available to Persecondnews.

He added: `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

“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.’’

The former Lagos State Governor prayed to Almighty Allah to  guide and protect him in the discharge of his duties and in the task of assisting the President in forging a better Nigeria and a better life for Nigerians.

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