Discover 10 essential facts about Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to Tinubu
- Femi Gbajabiamila, popularly known as ‘Gbaja,’ is the newly appointed Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
- He has a longstanding association with Tinubu and has maintained a steady relationship with him.
- As the Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila holds significant influence and is considered the third most powerful individual in the executive branch, after the president and vice president.
- The primary role of a Chief of Staff is to act as the principal aide and advisor to the President, facilitating communication with government officials, political leaders, and stakeholders.
- Gbajabiamila has over 20 years of experience in Nigerian politics, giving him a deep understanding of the country’s political landscape.
- Born on June 25, 1962, he attended Igbobi College and later studied at the University of Lagos, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree.
- After practicing law in Nigeria, Gbajabiamila pursued further studies at John Marshall Law School in the United States, earning a Juris Doctor degree.
- He ventured into partisan politics and has been elected for six consecutive terms to represent Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos in the National Assembly.
- Gbajabiamila has been a vocal advocate for truth and justice, leading the movement in the House of Representatives that put an end to the “third term agenda” of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
- In addition to his legislative achievements, Gbajabiamila has also rejected a National Honour, proposed important amendments, and served as Chairman of the Conference of African Speakers of Parliament.
