Group Lauds Tinubu’s appointment of new DGs for DSS, NIA

The Advocates of Justice in Africa (AJA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing new Directors-General for the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA). In a statement signed by Barrister Johnson Ali Usman, the group said Mohammed Mohammed and Adeola Ajayi’s appointments demonstrate the President’s commitment to reforming critical institutions. According […]

The Advocates of Justice in Africa (AJA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing new Directors-General for the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

In a statement signed by Barrister Johnson Ali Usman, the group said Mohammed Mohammed and Adeola Ajayi’s appointments demonstrate the President’s commitment to reforming critical institutions.

According to Ali, Mohammed’s experience and dedication make him an excellent choice while Ajayi’s rise through the ranks and wealth of experience make him an ideal candidate.

“Mohammed, who joined the NIA in 1995, has served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to Director and subsequent appointment as head of the Nigerian mission to Libya,” he said.

“His vast experience and commitment to service make him an excellent choice to lead the NIA. Ajayi rose through the ranks to attain his current post of Assistant Director-General of the Service, serving as State Director in various states. His dedication and leadership qualities make him an ideal candidate to head the DSS.

“We hail President Tinubu for taking the bold decision to revamp the secret police and intelligence agency.

“This move demonstrates his commitment to reforming critical institutions and ensuring they serve the nation’s best interests. His decision sends a strong message that he is willing to make tough choices to address the nation’s security challenges.

“President Tinubu’s decision to appoint new heads for the DSS and NIA is a step in the right direction. It shows that he is committed to addressing the nation’s security challenges and ensuring that critical institutions are led by capable hands.”

However, the AJA urged President Tinubu to extend this sanitization to the oil and gas sector.

“Sanitizing the oil and gas sector will give Nigerians confidence in his administration’s ability to address the sector’s challenges,” the statement said.