Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu. The resignation was submitted on Saturday after a meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja.
Abubakar, who was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018 and had his tenure extended in 2021, cited personal and family reasons for his decision. He assured that there was “nothing serious” behind his resignation and expressed his commitment to remain dedicated to Nigeria’s security interests.
In his statement, Abubakar thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his leadership, noting that his 15-month extension in office was a rare privilege. Despite stepping down, Abubakar promised to continue supporting the country’s security efforts.
Abubakar, a retired foreign service officer from Katsina State, has had a distinguished career, including roles as Senior Special Assistant to the President on International Relations and Foreign Affairs. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in French from Bayero University, Kano, and is fluent in English and Arabic.
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