Former Secretary Federal Government of Nigeria (SGF) Barrister Boss Mustapha says the choice of Dr Amos Sunday as the Chief of staff to Governor Ahamdu Finitri is the best thing to happen to the Adamawa State Government.
Boss Mustapha stated this at the celebration of Dr Sunday bowing out of service of Adamawa state service held at the banquet hall of government house Yola on Friday evening.
It was a mood of ecstasy and celebration as friends, colleagues, associates, and well-wishers of Dr. Edgar Amos Sunday took turns to pour encomiums on the immediate past head of service of Adamawa State, on attaining his 60th birthday.
Sunday who is the current chief of staff, to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri vows out of civil service after an enchanting and fulfilling career spanning three decades that saw him rising to the position of Head of Service of Adamawa state.
The former SGF described Sunday as a fountain of knowledge, whose contributions to the development of the civil service, society, and knowledge can never be over emphasized.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri who led the praise for the retiring HOS said the celebrant has played a vital role in the advancement of the state adding that such glaring contributions made him appoint Sunday as his chief of staff.
Finitri, represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa G. Farauta noted that with any attainment of feat, comes an added responsibility that is why her principal decided to bring Sunday on board to tap from his deep knowledge, experience and world views in shaping the policy direction of the state.
She said Fintiri is a governor who cherishes and values knowledge and intellect which is why he consults with all his senior appointees in the process of policymaking for the betterment of the citizenry.
Also speaking, the immediate predecessor of Sunday, Dr. Louis Mandama acknowledged the roles played by Sunday in the development of civil service in the state which entailed his rapid career progression.
He said the retired civil servant is a man widely respected for his contributions to statecraft at local and national levels.
Also contributing to the discourse, the Adamawa State chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Fashe described Sunday as a straight talker and very blunt.
He said the NLC will sorely miss him being on its side but expressed optimism that with his candid and blunt stance on issues, Sunday will influence labor-friendly policies in the state.
In his presentation, the keynote speaker of the event, Professor Umar Pate also made glowing tributes to the celebrant describing him as a highly-rated son of the state on account of his accomplishments.
Umar who delivered a lecture on the theme Identity, diversity and solidarity: A case for national praxis thanked Sunday for allowing him to present the lecture during the auspicious occasion.
He described Sunday as a gifted fellow at heart and spirit adding that Adamawa State will continue to be proud of him for his numerous contributions to the development of knowledge and humanity.
He added that his appointment by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as his chief of staff is a testimony to the credible service he rendered to the state.
Thanking the people of Adamawa and the government of Adamawa, the celebrant, promised to do more to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He thanked all those who spared their time to grace the occasion for their goodwill and immense gesture.
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