Prof. Gambari Appointment As CoS Will Bolster Good Governance – Gov Abiodun
By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun is optimistic that the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari would bolster good governance in the country.
He stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, by Kunle Somorin, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Wednesday.
Governor Abiodun optimistic that Nigeria and the people would enjoy the gains of the experience so far garnered by the Professor Gambari both locally and internationally.
Commenting on Prof. Gambari’s reputation for achievements in the many positions of responsibility he has occupied, Governor Abidoun said Gambari’s achievements, reputation and pedigree mark him out as a square peg in a square hole.
He stressed: “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Ogun State, I congratulate Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari on his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR as the Chief of Staff to the President.
“The appointment could not have come at a better time, especially as the nation fights a public health crisis.”
Moreover, the governor expressed sincere delight and confidence in the President’s choice of Prof. Gambari, on the grounds that the Chief of Staff has quality experience and has built a reputation both locally and internationally in diplomacy and the pursuance of democracy.
“I am particularly delighted in President Buhari’s choice of Prof. Gambari, as I am certain that Nigeria and the people will enjoy the gains of the experience so far garnered by the Professor in the field.
“One cannot have much to say about Nigeria’s history of dealing with other countries, especially the United Nations and the Africa Union, without mentioning twice in a minute, Prof. Gambari’s name and achievements,” he hinted.
Governor Abiodun however prayed to the Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Prof. Ibrahim Gambari with the divine wisdom to carry out his duties for the collective benefit of the Nigerian people.
“I pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) to bestow upon you the wisdom to advance the pursuance of the change dream of Mr President, which is our collective vision for a greater Nigeria,” he said.
