Tag: Chief of Staff

  • Saraki, Atiku, others congratulate New Chief of Staff, Gambari

    Saraki, Atiku, others congratulate New Chief of Staff, Gambari

    Since the confirmation of Professor Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to the President earlier today, congratulatory messages by prominent Nigerians have not ceased.

    In his message, which was posted on his Twitter page, the immediate past Senate President, Bukola Saraki described Gambari as a decent man, cerebral academic and disciplined diplomat.

    Professor Ibrahim Gambari being introduced at the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

    Saraki noted that the new CoS “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”.

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in his congratulatory message said “It is my hope and expectation and those of millions of Nigerians that you will deploy your varied skills garnered over the years in the service of our nation”.

    Similarly, former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential candidate in last year’s election, Peter Obi stated that Prof. Gambari’s appointment as Chief of Staff to the President is indeed a good step in the right direction.

  • President Buhari may appoint ex-Minister, Gambari as Chief of Staff

    President Buhari may appoint ex-Minister, Gambari as Chief of Staff

    There are speculations that a former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari is set to be appointed as Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Muhammad Buhari, a vital position within the seat of power that has remained vacant since the death of Abba Kyari in April.

    President Muhammadu Buhari (r); Ex Minister of External Affairs, Ibrahim Gambari

    While the Presidency is yet to give any concrete information on Gambari’s choice as the new CoS, a source close to government in Abuja said that the appointment is true but would be disclosed by President Buhari at the Federal Executive Council meeting, which will hold virtually for the first time on Wednesday.

    However, moments after the speculation circulated, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu was reported by Daily Post to have responded to clarification by simply texting “I have not been briefed”.

    Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu

    Professor Gambari served as the Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985.