Oct 22, 2026

Tinubu Appoints Yusuf Bichi as NISS Board Chairman

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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Abuja, Nigeria—October 22, 2026—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi, CFR, fwc, the immediate past Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Lower Usuma Dam, Abuja.

The appointment, effective October 22, 2026, is for an initial four-year term in accordance with Section 4 of the National Institute for Security Studies (Establishment) Act, 2019.

It followed the recommendation of the current DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi.

Experienced Security Leader Takes Over

Bichi succeeds A.A. Gadzama, OFR, mni, on the Governing Board. He handed over leadership of the DSS to the incumbent Director-General in August 2024.

The former DSS boss began his career in the Security Division of the Kano State Cabinet Office before his transfer of service in 1984.

His new role is expected to bring extensive experience in intelligence, security administration, operational leadership, and institutional training to the governance of the National Institute.

A statement signed by Lilian Omo-Odigwe, Director of Coordination and Liaison at NISS, noted that the appointment places a seasoned professional at the helm of the institute’s board.

The National Institute for Security Studies plays a key role in training and developing capacity for Nigeria’s security and intelligence community.

This report is based on the official statement released by the Department of State Services and the National Institute for Security Studies on October 22, 2026.