Tinubu Appoints Former DSS Boss Yusuf Bichi as NISS Governing Board Chair

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, as the chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), according to multiple sources. According to Premium Times Nigeria, the former DG began his career in the Security Division of the Kano State Cabinet Office before his transfer of service in 1984. The Tribune Online also reported the appointment, stating that Bichi has a rich background in intelligence and security matters. It is not yet clear when Bichi began his tenure as the head of NISS’s Governing Board. Yusuf Bichi’s appointment comes amidst increasing security concerns in Nigeria, and his expertise in intelligence and security matters is expected to provide valuable insights for the country’s security infrastructure. The National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) is a federal government agency established to provide strategic security analysis and policy recommendations for Nigeria’s security challenges. The appointment of Bichi is expected to further strengthen the institute’s capacity in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.