Sanni Onogu, Abuja
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday congratulated the new Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
Also, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman lauded the appointment of the international diplomat.
Saraki, who is also the Waziri of Ilorin, in a statement in Abuja, said: “I congratulate Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari on his appointment as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Prof. Gambari is a decent man, a cerebral academic, disciplined diplomat and he is coming in with the necessary pedigree that will help him to do well on the job.
“I have no doubt that he will succeed on this onerous assignment. I urge all Nigerians to give him all the support that he needs to perform in office.”
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On his part, Professor Sulaiman, appreciated the President for recognizing Ambassador Gambari’s extensive experience and leadership demonstrated in his previous positions, including the Ministry of External Affairs, African Union and the United Nations among others.
Sulaiman in a statement by the NILDS’s Head of Information, Joke Akinsanmi, in Abuja, said: “I have no doubt that his vast experience, pedigree, patriotism, demonstrated capacity at both national and global levels will make him both suitable and appropriate for the position of CoS to Mr. President.”
He added that he is convinced that President Buhari made the right and proper choice in appointing Ambassador Gambari, a seasoned administrator and bridge builder as his new COS in view of the sterling qualities, international exposure, experience and academic acumen of the respected diplomat.
While wishing Gambari success in his new assignment, Professor Sulaiman further expressed confidence that the Kwara-born Prince will once again bring his vast administrative capacity to bare to the benefit and upliftment of the country at this time.
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