The Chief of Staff to Niger state Governor, Alh Ibrahim Balarabe has been described as a man that can be relied upon. The commendation came during a valedictory and farewell ceremony organized by 'Team Balarabe', a group comprising of friends and political associates at a posh event center in Maikunkele, a suburb of Minna, capital of Niger. Encomiums by dignitaries and well wishers who graced the occasion described the chief of staff as a highly influential individual who gave his best to the development of Niger state. The state APC party chairman, Hon. Haliru Zakari Jikantoro said the 46 year old politician has proven that youthful people in position of authority can use their energy to impact positively in the life of the society. He said he needs to be given higher responsibility to continue his good works and use his potentials for the uplifting of the state. The Commisioner for Justice, Barrister Nasara Danmallam described Alh Ibrahim Balarabe as a humble and honest individual that can be relied upon anytime, any day. He said he had worked with the chief of staff and have known him as a person who cannot betray the trust reposed in him. He said the state will miss his services and patriotism. The organisers of the programme said it was a private effort to appreciate the services of the chief of staff to the state. The chairman of the group, said they were encouraged by the selfless acts and patriotism the chief of staff exhibited in serving the state. He said they were here to encourage him and others to do more for the state. He described the chief of staff as a man of integrity and will always keep his words. He called on others to emulate him and learn from his exemplary leadership.