Abuja, Nigeria – The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Rufai Abubakar, who was appointed as the head of the NIA by former President Muhammadu Buhari on January 10, 2018, has officially stepped down from his position. His resignation marks the end of a tenure that spanned over six years, during which he played a crucial role in overseeing Nigeria’s intelligence operations.
The reasons for his resignation have not been disclosed, but sources within the presidency indicate that his letter was submitted directly to President Tinubu. As the NIA’s top official, Abubakar was responsible for coordinating intelligence activities that safeguarded Nigeria’s national security interests.
During his time in office, Rufai Abubakar was known for his efforts to strengthen the agency’s capabilities in intelligence gathering and counterintelligence. His tenure saw the NIA navigating various challenges, both domestically and internationally, as the agency sought to protect Nigeria’s interests in an increasingly complex global environment.
The resignation of Rufai Abubakar is expected to prompt the appointment of a new Director-General to lead the NIA. The position is critical to the nation’s security architecture, and the appointment of his successor will likely be closely watched by both national and international observers.