…urges extension of reforms to oil, gas sector

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA – The Advocates of Justice in Africa (AJA) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of new Directors-General for the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

In a statement signed by Barrister Johnson Ali Usman, the group commended Tinubu’s bold decision to revamp the security sector, describing the new appointees as excellent choices.

Mohammed Mohammed, the new NIA boss, was hailed for his vast experience and dedication, while Adeola Ajayi, the new DSS head, was praised for his leadership qualities and rise through the ranks.

Usman said, “President Tinubu’s decision to appoint new heads for the DSS and NIA is a step in the right direction. This move demonstrates his commitment to reforming critical institutions and ensuring they serve the nation’s best interests. We hail President Tinubu for taking the bold decision to revamp the secret police and intelligence agency.

“Mohammed’s vast experience and commitment to service make him an excellent choice to lead the NIA. Mohammed, who joined the NIA in 1995, has served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to Director and subsequent appointment as head of the Nigerian mission to Libya. Ajayi’s dedication and leadership qualities make him an ideal candidate to head the DSS. Ajayi rose through the ranks to attain his current post of Assistant Director-General of the Service, serving as State Director in various states.”

However, AJA also urged President Tinubu to extend his reform agenda to the oil and gas sector, citing inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement.

The group cited the sector’s failure to effectively manage resources, lack of transparency and accountability, and widespread corruption as reasons for the urgent need for new leadership.

He noted that the oil and gas sector is plagued by fuel scarcity, pipeline vandalism, and oil theft, resulting in billions of dollars lost to fraudulent activities.

AJA emphasized that the immediate appointment of capable hands is urgently needed before this government loses face completely.

The statement further reads, “There is a need for further reform. We call on President Tinubu to extend this sanitization to the oil and gas sector. The sector’s failure to effectively manage resources and address challenges has led to inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement.

“The oil and gas sector is plagued by fuel scarcity, pipeline vandalism, and oil theft, resulting in billions of dollars lost to fraudulent activities. Despite the sector’s potential to drive economic growth, it has been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement. The lack of transparency and accountability in the sector has led to widespread corruption, with billions of dollars lost to fraudulent activities.

“Therefore, we urge President Tinubu to appoint capable hands to lead the oil and gas sector immediately. This will give Nigerians confidence in his administration’s ability to address the sector’s challenges and prevent further damage to his government’s reputation. The immediate appointment of capable hands is urgently needed before this government loses face completely.”