President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director General of the State Security Service, Ita Ekpenyong, and appointed Lawal Daura in his place. Ekpenyong’s removal was announced Thursday by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi.
Daura was born in Daura, Kastina state, on the August, 5, 1953. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from 1977 – 1980. He started his carrier in the State Security Service in 1982 and rose to the rank of Director.
He was at one time the Deputy Director, Presidential Communication, Command and Control Centre, at the Presidential Villa Abuja between 2003 and 2007.
He also served as State Director of Security Service at various times in Kano, Sokoto, Edo, Lagos, Osun and Imo States.
He attended various professional courses both home and abroad including the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS) Kuru. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Wow! this a good one coming from the General himself, if you ask me, I'll say this is a step towards the right direction. especially in a country like this where virtually all institutions of government have been comprised...
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