The 10th National Assembly Legislative Support Group has commended President Bola Tinubu, for appointing Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff (CoS).
The group, which said that the decision by the President was a wise one, insisted that it will serve as a healthy bridge for a harmonious and continued Executive-Legislature relationship.
It said this following remarks by a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Segun Sowunmi, that President Bola Tinubu should have appointed a former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, or former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, as his Chief of Staff.
Conveners of the group, Umeh Faith and Fidelis Sunday, added that contrary to Sowunmi’s position, the President is good at spotting talent, and has, therefore, chosen the best man for the job.
“Tinubu’s decision to appoint immediate-past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of Staff, is a wise one, as it will serve as a healthy bridge for continued Executive and Legislature harmonious working relationship.
“Gbajabiamila is a close, loyal ally and one of those who have been under Tinubu’s school of politics and mentoring.
“He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2003 to represent the Surulere 1 Constituency of Lagos State. From being a member, he rose in the legislative ranks to become the Minority Whip, Minority Leader, Majority Leader of the House, before eventually clinching the Speaker seat in 2019, after defeating his opponent Mohammed Umar Bago.
“He’s known to be very diplomatic and he has been able to apply his leadership skills to deliver on the main functions expected of any legislator.”
As a parliamentarian, he understands the yearnings of the citizens, and how best the executive and legislature can work together to achieve that,” the statement reads.
