Ban Ki-Moon, former United Nations secretary general, has said the Nigerian duo of Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and Mrs. Amina Mohammed, the current UN deputy secretary general were some of the best people he’s ever worked with.
Ki-Moon who disclosed this while speaking with President Buhari in phone call on Monday, also commended the Nigerian leader for his handling of security and related challenges facing the country.
A statement from Mallam Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said the diplomat “expressed appreciation for the support of two prominent citizens of Nigeria- Professor Ibrahim Gambari, President’s Chief of Staff and one-time UN Undersecretary General and Mrs Amina Mohammed, the current Deputy Secretary General saying that they are among the best he had ever worked with.”
According to Shehu, Buhari on his part, said Nigeria is in full appreciation to the former United Nations Secretary General for his commitment towards the progress and socio-economic development of Nigeria.
President Buhari also reiterated his long-standing respect and admiration for the two-time UN Scribe and thanked him for initiating the call.