Prof. Gambari, CFR who was born on November 24, 1944 and hails from Kwara State is the former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations for the Department of Political Affairs (DPA).
He attended King’s College, Lagos. Proceeded to London School of Economics where he obtained his B. Sc. (Economics) degree (1968) with specialty in International Relations.
He later obtained his M.A. (1970) and Ph. D. (1974) degrees from Columbia University, New York, USA in Political Science /International Relations.
The Ilorin prince and uncle to the present Emir of Ilorin is a revered scholar and diplomat who has garnered experience and held high profile positions.
Following his track records in leadership, the former governor of Kwara State, AbdulFatah Ahmad on March 4, 2013 named him the pioneer Chancellor of the Kwara State University.
Also, he was the Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985.
Although the appointment of Gambari is yet to be made official by Presidency but sources say he was picked after a rigourous selection process by the Presidency.
He is to resume work on Wednesday after meeting with President Buhari earlier today at the State house according to report.
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