The Chairman, Governors’ Mandate Network, Mr. Osaro Onaiwu, has described the newly-appointed Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, as a man of “good character, with intellectual soundness.”

Onaiwu, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday in Abuja, urged Gambari to ensure the harmonious working relationship with the governors of all the 36 states of the federation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the appointment of Gambari as the chief of staff by President Muhammadu Buhari had filtered in through the media on Tuesday.

NAN also reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, confirmed the appointment of the seasoned diplomat at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House on Wednesday.

Onaiwu recalled how he met Gambari in 1998 when they both lived as neighbors at the Ikeja G.R.A in Lagos.

He advised the new chief of staff to work harmoniously with the 36 state governors, saying that “the governors, who are the face of governance at the grassroots, will greatly assist to support the projects and programs of the presidency better if properly engaged.”

He prayed for Gambari to enjoy a peaceful and productive time in the office.

NAN reports that Gambari, who hails from Kwara, succeeds in Malam Abba Kyari, who died on April 17 from complications arising from COVID-19.

He was the Minister of External Affairs between 1984 and 1985.

 

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