President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Ambassador Ayo Oke as the new Director- General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA)

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Ambassador Ayo Oke as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), a State House press statement said today.

The President Jonathan also approved the appointments of Mr. E.O. Okafor (Anambra State) as Deputy Director-General (Operations), and Mr. Arap A. Yadam (Plateau State) as Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the NIA.
Ambassador Oke, who hails from Oyo State, takes over from Ambassador Ezekiel Olaniyi Oladeji, whose tenure has elapsed.

Ambassador Oke is a career diplomat who was formerly at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London. Until his appointment as Director-General, he was the Director (Regions) at the Headquarters of the NIA.

All the appointments are with immediate effect.

http://saharareporters.com/news-page/ayo-oke-appointed-dg-national-intelligence-agency

Jonathan Again

yemmy_tee: Jonathan Again

Why do you love abusing our President;it is God that has allowed him to be there today,someone else will do tomorrow.....Honour him for now.

Please who is Ayo Oke

NIA

is the man the best, because its a sensitive position

yemmy_tee: Jonathan Again

Showcasing your ignorance, Whats wrong with the appointment? or you are seeking for attention?.

So Nigeria has an Intel Agency?
I never knew until this moment.... All we need is development sha..........

What exactly is the job description of the NIA, and why is an ambassador with no experience in military, logistics or intelligence being made its DG

We have an Intelligence Agency?

i really don't care who is appointed to any position. provided that the person does his or her job well.

gboss4sure:

Showcasing your ignorance, Whats wrong with the appointment? or you are seeking for attention?.

what is value of a full stop after a question mark?

oguash: i really don't care who is appointed to any position. provided that the person does his or her job well.

You can say that again.

*walks away *

wish them d best in their new oppontment & may almighty GOD see them through to the end.

kolawaxxy: what is value of a full stop after a question mark?

To put is typing speed to a halt although I don't need this to stop typing

WELCOME ON BOA8RD AY

National intelligents Agency, why am I hearing this for d first time?

Nate overlord: Please who is Ayo Oke

President Goodluck Jonathan's NEW Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

Hope that answers your question...

As if e concern you.....

being a career diplomat, has she not had enough of the national cake? please let others chop na

What does this NIA do? Spy on individuals and othe African Nations like the CIA?

What does this NIA do? Spy on individuals and othe African Nations like the CIA and NSA?

Do we have an inteligence agency
One day bush meat go catch the hunter

The tripod: -

State Security Service (SSS): Domestic intelligence (within Nigeria).

National Intelligence Agency (NIA): External intelligence (outside Nigeria)

Defence Intelligence Agency (comprised of DMI, DNI, DAI): military intelligence.

The SSS is supervised by the office of the National Security Adviser, while the NIA is supervised by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Congratulation Sir,now do us proud

kolawaxxy: what is value of a full stop after a question mark?

Deal with that.

The DG of the NIA usually holds the rank of Ambassador or a higher rank (quite a few Directors General of the old NSO also had the rank of Ambassador).

Wetin concern me

This is very Good, Yorubas are sophisticated people in intelligence gathering. his appointment will make Nigeria a safer place, Kudo to Jonathan.
Yorubas now have opportunity to show their skills and work for the Nation.
Congrats Ambassador Ayo Oke

10Willywilly: This is very Good, Yorubas are sophisticated people in intelligent gathering. his appointment will make Nigeria a safer place, Kudo to Jonathan.
Yorubas now have opportunity to show their skills and work for the Nation.
Congrats Ambassador Ayo Oke

You like tribe well well.

So this country has an intelligence agency? Serious i never know. Thanks to nairalands for this. @ AY happy duty