Yusuf Bichi, the new
director-general of Department of State Services(DSS), took control of the
secret service on Friday.
Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the
agency, said Bichi addressed the management of the organisation at the DSS
headquarters in Abuja.
He solicited support of members
of the agency.
“While calling for stronger ties
among the staff, he pledged to work with them as a team,” Afunanya said in a
statement.
“He stated that his vision is to
build a well disciplined, professional and highly motivated DSS with particular
reference to staff welfare.”
Bichi also affirmed that the service
would support government agenda on rebuilding the economy, stamping out
insecurity and fighting corruption.
He implored the management to
ensure that the service respects rule of law and human rights.
President Muhammadu Buhari
appointed Bichi on Thursday.
The agency had been under the
headship of Matthew Seiyefa since 7 August when Lawal Daura, former
director-general of the agency, was sacked by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo
for sending DSS operatives to mount a blockade of the national assembly.
Bichi’s career in the service
spanned a period of 35 years during which he served in different commands and
formations.
“He is an astute and versatile
administrator; a highly detribalised Nigerian and an intelligence officer of
immense repute,” Afunanya said.
“He indeed possesses a high level
experience and exposure that will no doubt reposition and make the Service one
that Nigerians and personnel will be proud of.”
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com