Renowned Diplomat, Professor IBRAHIM GAMBARI has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff to President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.

His appointment was announced today by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BOSS MUSTAPHA, before the commencement of the Virtual Federal Executive Council meeting at the Villa, Abuja.

He served as Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985 when BUHARI was the Military Head of State.

76 year-old GAMBARI, an indigene of Kwara State, replaced ABBA KYARI who died on April 17 from coronavirus-related complications.

President BUHARI is currently presiding over a virtual Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.