Just in: Buhari's Former Chief of Staff Resumes New Role at American Varsity
- A former Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, has resumed as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States of America (USA)
- Gambari began work on his memoir, documenting decades in diplomacy, governance, and international relations
- The veteran diplomat's tenure at the American university will run from January to August 2026, after his appointment was approved by the university’s School of Arts and Sciences
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United States - Ibrahim Gambari, the former Chief of Staff to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally resumed his role as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
Gambari said that he has commenced work on his memoir as part of his academic engagement at the institution.
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He disclosed that he has begun activities tied to documenting his decades of experience in diplomacy, governance, and international relations.
As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, he stated this in an online interview with journalists on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The veteran diplomat was appointed Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Center for Africana Studies with the tenure scheduled to run from January to August 2026.
Gambari’s appointment was approved by the university’s School of Arts and Sciences.
The departmental head in the Graduate School of the university, Wale Adebanwi, received Gambari on arrival at the school.
The former United Nations Under-Secretary-General will contribute to scholarly discourse.
The veteran diplomat will also advance personal research projects, including his memoir.
Gambati’s memoir project is expected to draw from his extensive career spanning academia, multilateral diplomacy, and high-level public service in Nigeria and globally.
Source: UGC
Former Vice President Osinbajo gets new appointment
Recall that Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was appointed as a Senior Strategic Advisor at Africa CDC to enhance health security.
The Africa CDC Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, emphasised that Osinbajo's leadership was crucial for Africa's health future.
Mixed reactions followed the former Nigerian vice president's appointment, highlighting public opinions on his qualifications.
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Tinubu offers former INEC chairman new appointment
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he will assume the chairmanship of the committee established to address obstacles to agricultural productivity in Nigeria.
Legit.ng reports that the committee is also saddled with opening up new opportunities, which farmers, herders, and distributors in the livestock-farming value chain will benefit from, according to Professor Attahiru Jega.
The former vice-chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, and one-time boss of INEC, was named co-chair.
Source: Legit.ng
