Tinubu appoints ex-DSS boss Bichi as NISS board chair

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS). The appointment, recommended by the current DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi, is effective immediately and will last for an initial four-year term, starting from 22nd October, 2026.

Bichi's extensive experience in intelligence, security administration, operational leadership, and institutional training will contribute to the governance of the NISS.

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