President BOLA TINUBU has appointed Ambassador MOHAMMED MOHAMMED as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and ADEOLA AJAYI as the new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS).

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, AJURI NGELALE, made this known in a statement in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

According to the statement, the appointments follow the resignation of the previous heads of the two agencies.

MOHAMMED, the new NIA boss is a seasoned foreign service officer, who has had a distinguished career spanning over two decades, serving in various roles and countries, including North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and Libya.

Similarly, AJAYI, the new DSS chief, rosethrough the ranks, serving as State Director in several states, including Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.

President TINUBU has charged the new security chiefs to work together to reposition the agencies for better results, tackle security challenges, and enhance collaboration with sister agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The President has also thanked the outgoing Directors-General for their service to the nation and wished them success in their future endeavours.