Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed has been named the new Director-General of the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi has been appointed as the Director-General of the DSS.
Ambassador Mohammed, a seasoned diplomat with a distinguished career in the foreign service, joined the NIA in 1995. Over the years, he has served in various critical roles, including as the head of Nigeria’s mission to Libya. A 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, Ambassador Mohammed has also represented Nigeria in North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and at the State House, Abuja.
Mr. Adeola Ajayi, the newly appointed DSS Director-General, has risen through the ranks within the DSS, where he most recently served as Assistant Director-General. His extensive experience includes stints as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi States.
These appointments come in the wake of the resignation of the former NIA and DSS chiefs. President Tinubu has expressed confidence in the ability of the new security leaders to enhance the operations of their respective agencies. He emphasized the importance of their roles in addressing the nation’s security challenges, urging them to foster stronger collaboration with sister agencies and align closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
In his statement, President Tinubu also extended his gratitude to the outgoing Directors-General for their dedicated service to the nation, wishing them success in their future endeavors.