A Retired Deputy Director in the Department of Petroleum Resources and a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress in  Kwara State, Engr. Sunday Adebayo Babalola has felicitated with Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR on his appointment as Chief of Staff to the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Babola in a statement signed by his media aide, Engr. Sunday Adebayo Babalola described the appointment as a well-deserved in view of meritorious service of Prof. Gamabari

The statement further read : I am using this medium to expressly felicitate with Mai Martaba, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR, Ilorin Emirate and the good people of Kwara State, over the honours which President Muhammadu Buhari has done unto Kwara State collectively via the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his Chief of Staff, to fill the vacuum left via the demise of Late Former Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, who died on 17th April, 2020 due to Covid-19 complications.

I must say without any shadow of doubt that this appointment is highly deserving, in view of the meritorious services of Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari in the Nation, in Africa and in the Global Community. It is expected that in view of the strategic importance of the Office of the Chief of Staff and the roles such office plays in the formulation of policies and decision making, President Buhari will be forced into picking the very best, most trusted, most dependable, and above all most patriotic individual as the occupant of this office.

It was observed that Late Mallam Abba Kyari was a very good hand who did his job professionally. It is my prayer that as my big brother, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari resumes office in the Presidency, as usual; he will discharge his duties with patriotism, dedication and with fear of God.

I salute President Muhammadu Buhari for his patriotic drive in the appointment of Prof. Gambari who is a patriot to the core. Having displayed his patriotic ideals as Your External Affairs Minister during your days as Military Head of State. With the appointment of Prof. Gambari as COS, the status of Kwara State has been elevated Nationally and Internationally, as position of Chief of Staff to the President is an exalted Office. Kwarans are full of joy.

The appointment of Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari is a credible replacement for the sagacious Late Mallam Abba Kyari and a close imitation of No Nonsense Late Major General Tunde Idiagbon. I pray Almighty Allah increases His blessings upon the departed souls of the duo of Late Major General Tunde Idiagbon and Late Mallam Abba Kyari.

I am aware of the various intrigues that characterizes high places of authority. It is my prayer that Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari will not sink into such intrigues. Almighty Allah will cause your youth to be renewed like an eagle and you will all through this service possess a sound mind, the wisdom and understanding to guide Mr. President as he makes some obviously very hard and tough decisions.

Be rest assured that Kwarans are solidly behind you. Where others were despised, you shall be loved and adored.

You are assured of my very best and most sincere wishes.

Signed:
Engr. Sunday Adebayo Babalola

Wednesday 13th May, 2020