Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied the rumours that he is eyeing the position of Chief of Staff in the incoming administration of President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu.
El-Rufai spoke to journalists in Gombe on Saturday after inaugurating the construction of 550 housing units and Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS) Service Centre.
He said the reports on the various roles he was allegedly assigned and published in some newspapers were “mere speculations”.
The Governor said he was more concerned about contributing to Nigeria’s development than seeking positions.
El-Rufai said he could contribute to Nigeria’s development in different ways, not only by being in government. He said he would remain loyal to the country whether he was in government or not.
“I have not had that discussion with the president-elect and I don’t like to speculate.
“Read in the newspapers all kinds of portfolios assigned to me but you know, I am a committed Nigerian.
“I want to see my country make progress and whatever I can do to contribute to the development of the country, I will do it.
“But, I don’t have to do it working in government. Everyone who is working either in the private sector or the civil society is contributing.
“There is not just one way to contribute to the country and I will never stop working for Nigeria’s progress,” he said.
The Governor said after his tenure ends in 22 days, he would take a break but be ready to offer advice, where needed, on how to move the country forward.
“I will be in the private sector, not any chief of staff. I will take a break and advise people like Governor Inuwa Yahaya if they need it,” he said.
On Tinubu’s presidency from May 29, El-Rufai said Nigerians would not regret voting for him, saying that Nigerians would witness better days under Tinubu.
