Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has admitted that he lost his personal freedom the moment he assumed office, describing the role as the most challenging job he has ever undertaken.
Speaking at a conversation, book reading, and signing event at the Capital Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives revealed that Tinubu’s demanding work ethic has made his job even more difficult.
According to him, “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.”
