National Intelligence Agency (Nigeria)

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National Intelligence Agency
Agency overview
Formed5 June 1986;38 years ago (1986-06-05)
Jurisdiction Government of Nigeria
Headquarters Abuja, Nigeria
Agency executive
Website www.nationalintelligenceagency.gov.ng

The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) is a Nigerian government division tasked with overseeing foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations.

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History

Fulfilling one of the promises made in his first national address as president, in June 1986, Ibrahim Babangida issued Decree Number 19, dissolving the National Security Organization (NSO) and restructuring Nigeria's security services into three separate entities under the Office of the Co-ordinator of National Security. [1] [2]

Directors General of the NIA

Directors General of the NIATerm of Service
Chief Albert K. Horsfall 1986–1990
Brigadier General Haliru Akilu (Rtd)1990–1993
Ambassador Zakari Y. Ibrahim1993–1998
Ambassador Godfrey B. Preware1998–1999
Ambassador Uche O. Okeke1999–2007
Ambassador Emmanuel E. Imohe2007 – September 2009
Ambassador Olaniyi OladejiSeptember 2009 – October 2013
Ambassador Ayo Oke 7 November 2013 – October 2017
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar 10 January 2018 – 24 August 2024
Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed26 August 2024 – Present

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References

  1. "National Intelligence Agency (NIA) – Nigeria Intelligence Agencies". FAS Intelligence Resource Program. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  2. "About". NIA. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.

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