Governor’s elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) on Thursday said the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff to the President would inspire and challenge all appointees to aim to achieve global standards especially on matters of national development.

Eulogising the intimidating credentials of the new Chief of Staff, who took office on Wednesday, the APC Governors under the auspices of Progressive Governors Forum(PGF), in a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman and Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Bagudu, said it was equally inspired by the global leadership accomplishments of the new presidential aide.

The Governors said: “Given your vast knowledge, experiences, discipline and loyalty to Nigeria, we are confident that your assumption as Chief of Staff will further inspire as well as challenge all appointees of government to aim to achieve global standards especially on matters of national development.

“For us in the PGF, we are truly inspired by your leadership accomplishments, which is globally acknowledged and look forward to drawing immensely from your rich reservoir of experiences, insights and foresights in the management of governmental responsibilities”.

Congratulating the Chief of Staff, the forum said: “As Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), we rejoice with you and on this auspicious occasion reaffirm our unflinching commitment to continue to work with Mr. President and all his dedicated team at federal level to achieve the vision of our party of taking Nigeria to the NEXT LEVEL in line with all our campaign promises and provisions of our party’s manifesto.

“Pursuant to our commitment to supporting President Buhari, you can count on our support, individually and collectively at all times. We wish you all the best and assure you of the Progressive Governors Forum’s continued support and goodwill.

Prof. Gambari’s replaced the late Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, who died from COVID-19 complications last month