Yusuf Bichi, the former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Lower Usuma Dam, Abuja.
President Tinubu accepted Bichi’s appointment on the advice of Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, the DSS’s current director-general.
His appointment is for an initial four-year term, effective October 22, 2026, according to a statement released on Thursday by Lilian Omo-Odigwe, Director of Coordination and Liaison at the NISS.
According to the statement, Bichi’s appointment complies with Section 4 of the National Institute for Security Studies (Establishment) Act, 2019.
“Bichi’s appointment to Chair the NISS Board brings an extensive experience in intelligence, security administration, operational leadership and institutional training to the governance of the National Institute,” the statement added.
Congratulations to Bichi on his new appointment. We wish him success in his new role and trust that his experience and leadership will contribute meaningfully to the work of the NISS.
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