STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF PROF. GAMBARI AS
NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
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. 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 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.
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.
