Expected to be unveiled later today, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari this morning has arrived the presidential villa, Abuja in preparation to resume as the new Chief of Staff to president.
The former External Affairs Minister  is expected to participate in the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to be presided over by President Buhari today.
Details later
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