The Ilorin Emirate Professors Association (IEPA) has congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR, on his appointment as the Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Union, in a statement by its Chairman, Professor S. A. Kuranga, described the appointment as a well-deserved one considering the wealth of experience of Prof. Gambari, who is certainly one of our nation’s most resourceful and stainless Professors and Diplomats.
“The Union is grateful to President Mohammed Buhari, GCFR for finding the renowned scholar and illustrious son of Ilorin Emirate worthy of being appointed to this exalted position in his administration.
The Association noted that the President must have opted for Prof. Gambari because of his diligence, integrity and reputation as an international bureaucrat as well as his incorruptibility and unblemished character over the years.
The Association also observed that the appointment couldn’t have come at a better time than now in view of the fact that the nation needs someone who is well grounded in diplomacy, international politics, global economics and corruption-free to provide the needed link and resources that can galvanise edge-way for the country at this time.
The Association also felicitated wtih His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, and His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, on the appointment of Prof. Gambari as the Chief of Staff to the President.
The Association prays to the Almighty Allah to give the new Chief of Staff to the President the wisdom and good health to discharge his duty efficiently, diligently and uncontentiously for the benefit of our nation, Nigeria.