President Bola Tinubu has named Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, and Adeola Ajayi the new Director-General of the Department of State Services.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
According to the statement, the nominations come after the previous leaders of the two agencies resigned.
Mohammed, a seasoned foreign service officer, has had a remarkable career spanning two decades, working in numerous roles and nations such as North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and Libya, according to Ngelale’s statement.
Similarly, Ajayi, the new DSS boss, is believed to have progressed through the ranks, serving as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.
Mohammed followed Ahmed Abubakar, who resigned as NIA Director-General on Saturday night, citing familial and personal reasons for his decision.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari named Abubakar as DG of the NIA in 2018, and he prolonged his tenure till December 2021, while Buhari also appointed Bichi as DSS DG in 2018.
The statement said, “President Tinubu has charged the new security chiefs to work together to reposition the agencies for better results, address security concerns, and improve collaboration with sister agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
“The President has also thanked the outgoing Directors-General for their service to the nation and wished them success in their future endeavours.”
