Emir Sulu-Gambari Greets ex-CoS, Prof Ibrahim Gambari at 81
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed his heartfelt felicitations to Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR, the formmer Chief of Staff to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, on his 81st birthday anniversary.
The emir described Prof. Gambari, a former Minister of External Affairs and former Special Envoy to the United Nations as a phenomenal public administrator with penchant for intergrity, hardwork and dedication to national cohesion.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari stated this in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, stressing that, “the ex-envoy embodies the collective will to prioritize national values and identity over ethnic, religious, or regional differences to achieve global peace, stability, and development.”
He further confirmed that Prof. Gambari navigated through the academic career to becoming a seasoned diplomat of international values, a statesman and a distinguished administrator who has contributed immensely to Nigeria and the global community, promoting national consciousness, democratic advancement as well as building platforms against counter divisive and regional rifts.
According to the Emir: “His Excellency, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR’s academic and professional career will continue to be a strong indices for measuring brilliance, patriotism and loyalty to the nation.
“Through excellent services in various capacities that he has held, Prof. Gambari has advanced the pursuit of democracy, peace and development in Nigeria and in the global community to the satisfaction of all authorities that had engaged him at different times.
“His credentials and service records are inspiring to allëë, we carry him esteem high and specifically commend him for bringing his humility, integrity, substantive knowledge, and bringing his renowned acumen to bear in all his human endeavours and among all, his commitments to the growth of his native towno, the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State in general.”
The Emir therefore prayed Almighty Allah to grant Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR season long life, sound health and comfort in the meritorious service of the nation and humanity at large.
