The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed leaders for Nigeria’s major security and intelligence agencies, aiming to ensure national security and efficient administration across the country.
This article provides an extensive breakdown of the appointees, categorized by their respective regions, along with their roles and responsibilities.
Overview of the Appointments
In the following sections, each appointment is listed with the appointee’s name, their role, and the region they represent. These appointments cover Nigeria’s key security and law enforcement institutions, reflecting a regional balance in leadership.
Table of Security Heads and Regional Distribution
| S/N | Position | Appointee | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA) | Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed | North Central |
| 2 | Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps | Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi | North Central |
| 3 | Controller General, Federal Fire Service | Engr. Jaji O. Abdulganiyu | North Central |
| 4 | Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service | Kemi Nandap (by marriage) | North Central |
| 5 | National Security Adviser | Nuhu Ribadu | North East |
| 6 | Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency | Mohammed Buba Marwa | North East |
| 7 | CEO, Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit | Hajiya Hafsat Bakari | North East |
| 8 | Minister of Defence | Mohammed Badaru Abubakar | North West |
| 9 | Minister of State for Defence | Bello Matawalle | North West |
| 10 | Chief of Defence Staff | General Christopher Gwabin Musa | North West |
| 11 | Chief of Air Staff | Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar | North West |
| 12 | Controller General, Nigerian Correctional Service | Haliru Nababa | North West |
| 13 | Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission | Shehu Usman Mohammed | North West |
| 14 | Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences | Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu | North West |
| 15 | Director General, National Youth Service Corps | Brigadier General YD Ahmed | North West |
| 16 | Chief of Naval Staff | Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla | South East |
| 17 | Chief of Defence Intelligence | Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye | South South |
| 18 | Chief of Army Staff | Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja | South West |
| 19 | Inspector General of Police | Kayode Egbetokun | South West |
| 20 | Director General, Department of State Services (DSS) | Adeola Ajayi | South West |
| 21 | Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service | Bashir Adewale Adeniyi | South West |
| 22 | Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) | Olanipekun Olukayode | South West |
Summary of Regional Representation
To understand the regional distribution of these appointments under President Tinubu’s administration, here is a summary:
- North West: 8 appointees
- South West: 5 appointees
- North Central: 4 appointees
- North East: 3 appointees
- South South: 1 appointee
- South East: 1 appointee
Regional Analysis and Key Roles
1. North West Region
- Total Appointments: 8
- Key Positions:
- Chief of Defence Staff: General Christopher Gwabin Musa
- Chief of Air Staff: Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar
- Minister of Defence: Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
- Other positions include roles in corrections, drug law enforcement, and youth service.
2. South West Region
- Total Appointments: 5
- Key Positions:
- Chief of Army Staff: Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja
- Inspector General of Police: Kayode Egbetokun
- Also includes positions in customs, DSS, and the EFCC.
3. North Central Region
- Total Appointments: 4
- Key Positions:
- Director General, NIA: Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed
- Commandant General, Civil Defence Corps: Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi
4. North East Region
- Total Appointments: 3
- Key Positions:
- National Security Adviser: Nuhu Ribadu
- Chairman, NDLEA: Mohammed Buba Marwa
5. South South Region
- Total Appointments: 1
- Key Positions:
- Chief of Defence Intelligence: Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye
6. South East Region
- Total Appointments: 1
- Key Positions:
- Chief of Naval Staff: Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla
