The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ahmed Abubakar, has resigned from his position, according to a statement released on Saturday.
Abubakar submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu after a routine briefing, which was accepted. In a statement to State House correspondents, Abubakar expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve Nigeria for 15 months.
“I had the honor of serving two Presidents consecutively. I thanked him for the opportunity afforded me,” he said.
While Abubakar cited personal reasons for his resignation, he declined to elaborate further, stating that it would be a breach of protocol. He indicated that the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the President would disclose the reasons for his resignation if necessary.
Abubakar expressed his appreciation for the President’s leadership, encouragement, and confidence in his service. He also highlighted the opportunity to mentor officers and staff during his seven-year tenure as Director-General.
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