President Muhammadu
Buhari has reportedly appointed a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
SGF, Babagana Kingibe as Chief of Staff to replace Abba Kyari, according to The
Times.
Former Chief of Staff,
Abba Kyari was buried on Saturday after he died of the Coronavirus disease.
The late 67-year-old
lawyer, businessman and politician served President Muhammadu Buhari from 2015
till his death on Friday.
Groups, including some
from the South East had also pleaded with the President to shift the position
to the region following Kyari’s demise.
However, Tell
authoritatively reported on Sunday that Kingibe, who has served the nation in
different capacities as a diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 to
1995, Minister of Internal Affairs from 1995 to 1997, Minister of Power and
Steel from 1997 to 1998; and Secretary to the Government of the Federation from
2007 to 2008, has been appointed to fill the vacant position.
The magazine reports
that Kingibe has been acting as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari
since Kyari left the Presidency for treatment.