Nigerian Governors Declare Position On Buhari’s New CoS, Gambari

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has endorsed the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The NGF declared its position in a statement by the Chairman of the forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.

Governor Fayemi assured the new Chief of Staff of governors support and cooperation.

The Ekiti governor said: “As you know, this appointment comes with great responsibilities and unconventional demands requiring candour, discipline, professionalism, loyalty, focus, diligence and the highest level of service.

“Your credentials, pedigree, experience and career trajectory both locally and globally speak to your capacity. As Governors, we are excited about this appointment.

“We are available at the sub-national level to work with you as you strive to make a positive difference in our country even more so now with the exacerbation of our circumstances precipitated by the volatility of oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Naija News recalls that President Buhari appointed Gambari to replace late Abba Kyari who died of Coronavirus in April as his new Chief of Staff.