President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS) following the resignation of their predecessors. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, a seasoned foreign service officer, has been named to lead the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, an experienced intelligence professional, will take charge of the DSS.
Ambassador Mohammed brings extensive experience to his role, having served in various capacities within the NIA since 1995. His distinguished career includes postings in countries such as North Korea, Pakistan, and Sudan, as well as a significant role at the State House in Abuja. He most recently served as the head of Nigeria’s mission to Libya.
Mr. Ajayi, the newly appointed Director-General of the DSS, has also climbed the ranks within the agency. He has served as State Director in multiple states, including Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi, eventually becoming an Assistant Director-General before his current appointment.
President Tinubu has tasked the new leaders with leveraging their vast experience to enhance the performance of the NIA and DSS. He urged them to address the nation’s security challenges through greater collaboration with other agencies and by working closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The President also expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Directors-General for their service to the country and wished them well in their future endeavors. These appointments are a key step in President Tinubu’s efforts to bolster the nation’s intelligence agencies and strengthen national security.