Former NIA, DG Boss Resigns, Give Reasons

Ahmed Abubakar, the former Director General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), announced his resignation on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

He tendered his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu following a meeting at the State House.

The NIA boss confirmed the development to State House correspondents after the meeting.

“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 the resignation.

“I thanked him for allowing me to serve Nigeria under his transformational leadership for an extended period of 15 months, which is very rare,” he said.

When asked reasons why he resigned, the DG Boss said: “There are quiet a number of reasons, some personal family issues, but nothing very serious actually

“The friendship will continue, I discussed with Mr President he understood very well. He said.

Abubakar was first appointed DG of the NIA in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who extended his stay in office in December 2021.