The presidential directive also seeks to restructure the DSS to improve operational efficiency, aligning it with the agency’s original organizational framework.
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The DSS is traditionally structured to include three Deputy Directors-General.
Adekaiyaoja, a Kogi-born intelligence officer, brings extensive experience from her various roles within the service.
Her appointment as the second-in-command follows a recommendation by the Director-General of the DSS, endorsed by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
The president affirmed that the appointment adheres to the agency’s regulations and marks a historic step for the DSS. T
his move follows Tinubu’s August 2024 appointment of Oluwastosin Ajayi as DSS Director-General after the retirement of Yusuf Bichi, who had led the agency for over four years.
In a statement delivered through the NSA, President Tinubu acknowledged the current security challenges and emphasized the need for security agencies to collaborate for the benefit of the Nigerian people.
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