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Tinubu Appoints Bichi As NISS Board Chair

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yusuf Bichi as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies. Bichi is the immediate past Director-General of the Department of State Services.

By Naija & The News DeskPublished 22 Oct 2026, 10:06pm WAT

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His appointment was recommended by the current DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi. Bichi will succeed A.A.

Gadzama His appointment is for an initial four-year term, starting from October 22, 2026.

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