Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has made a striking confession his freedom vanished the very moment he assumed the role.
Speaking at a conversation, book reading, and signing event at the prestigious Capital Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives revealed that serving as Tinubu’s CoS has been the toughest job he has ever undertaken. The reason? The president’s relentless work ethic.
Gbajabiamila admitted that Tinubu’s strength, deep expertise, and mastery of governance have made the role even more challenging. In his words: “Nothing in this world can prepare you for the role of Chief of Staff. First, you’d lose your freedom.
“As Speaker, you are your own boss, although you won’t be irresponsible with it. But as Speaker, I could travel to cool off anytime, just to return better and get the work done.
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“Now, there’s a boss, one who is strong and knows his onions and even knows more than you. But it’s a welcome development. As Speaker, the buck stops on my table. But here, there is a boss.”
For Gbajabiamila, the transition from being his own boss to working under a formidable leader has been an eye-opening experience, one that has redefined the very essence of leadership and responsibility.