Regional Breakdown of Heads of Nigeria’s Security Agencies under Tinubu’s Administration

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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