Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in Nigeria, has officially resigned from his position.
According to sources within the State House, Abubakar tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Abubakar was first appointed as the NIA chief in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari and had his tenure extended in December 2021. His resignation marks a significant change within the nation’s intelligence community.
A reliable source confirmed the development, stating, “DG, National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Tinubu.”
Further details on his resignation and the implications for the agency are expected to be released soon.
