The immediate past Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike has lauded the appointment of Rt. Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila as the new Chief of Staff to the President, stating that the appointment is very strategic to building a cordial relationship between the legislative and the executive arms of Government.
Addressing newsmen before meeting with President Tinubu on Friday, former Governor Wike remarked that the new set of appointments made by the President comprise individuals with the right character and pedigree as well as the required capacity to carry the enormous tasks of nation building.
The former Governor also stated that the zoning of the senate presidency to the South-South is well in order and will provide the balance to the country’s diverse groups.
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‘’I’m so impressed with the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila.
‘’What does that appointment show? He has a contact to the legislature, and you always know the problem between the executive and the legislature is always there.
‘’Therefore, there must be somebody too who has this relationship with the legislature, which is an important arm of the Government. You cannot throw it away,’’ Nyesom Wike remarked.
The former Governor of Rivers state reiterated the appointment of the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representative as Chief of Staff is very important to helping the executive have a good interface and rapport with the legislature.
Mr Wike also commended the appointment of George Hakume as the new Secretary to the Government of the federation. According to him, Hakume who had served in the capacity of a Governor and the capacity of a Permanent Secretary has the experience of coordination of all the ports and ministries which is very key.