THE Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his position.
This development was confirmed by the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA.
Abubakar, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018, said Tinubu accepted his resignation after a routine briefing at the presidential villa on Saturday.
Abubakar cited personal reasons for his resignation but emphasised his continued commitment to Nigeria’s security.
When asked about his reasons for resigning, Abubakar responded, “There are quite a number of reasons one will do that. Some personal family issues, but nothing very serious, actually, and the friendship will continue.”
He further assured that he would remain committed to matters concerning the country’s security, saying, “I discussed with Mr. President, he understood very well, and I promised to remain steadfast with issues and the security situations of the country.”
Abubakar’s resignation came after a routine briefing with the President at the Villa.
“It’s a routine thing, from time to time, to brief Mr. President on situations, on issues, and today is no exception. After the briefing, I tendered my resignation, and Mr. President graciously approved and accepted it,” he stated.
Reflecting on his tenure, Abubakar expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve Nigeria under President Tinubu’s leadership, which he described as “transformational.” He highlighted the extended 15-month period he served in the current administration, acknowledging it as a rare privilege.
Ahmed Abubakar was first appointed as the Director General of the NIA in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who later extended his tenure in December 2021.
He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and for the confidence placed in him.
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