Femi Gbajabiamila, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives has opened up on how he lost his freedom since he assumed duty as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Describing the roles of a Chief of Staff as tasking, Gbajabiamila said working with the president has been his most challenging job.
According to him, he had more time to himself as the Speaker of the House of Representatives than now when he works directly under a president who also knows his onions.
He said due to the president’s work ethics and strength, he has been kept on his toes to ensure that all the ‘Ts’and ‘Is’ are crossed and dotted.
Speaking at a book reading and signing event at the Capital Club in Lagos, Gbajabiamila said, “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.
“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,” the president’s Chief of Staff stated.
