NIA DG Ahmed Abubakar Resigns, Cites Personal Reasons [VIDEO]

The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. The resignation marks the end of Abubakar's tenure, which began in 2018 and continued through the first 15 months of President Tinubu's administration.

In a brief meeting with the President, Abubakar disclosed that personal and family issues were among the reasons for his decision to step down. "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 explained.

Abubakar expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, emphasizing the amicable nature of his departure. State House sources confirmed that President Tinubu has accepted Abubakar's resignation.

This development comes as a significant change within Nigeria's intelligence community, where Abubakar has been a prominent figure for several years. His leadership saw various initiatives aimed at enhancing national security and intelligence operations.