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The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Abubakar, on Saturday evening submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
Abubakar who disclosed details of his resignation after the brief meeting said personal and family issues were among his reasons for resigning office.
However, he expressed gratitude to the President for allowing him to serve for the first 15 months of the new administration, having occupied the office since 2018.
When asked why he resigned, Abubakar said, “There are quite a number of reasons one will do that. Some personal family issues, but nothing very serious, actually, and the friendship will continue.
“I discussed with Mr. President, he understood very well, and I promised to remain steadfast with issues and the security situations of the country.”
Abubakar said he resigned after visiting the President for a routine briefing at the Villa.
