Tinubu Champions AI In Security Reforms, Applauds DSS Leadership

ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s internal security through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and improved inter-agency collaboration.

Represented by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu at the graduation of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 17, Tinubu called the ceremony a transformative moment for the nation’s security framework.

The event at NISS, Lower Usuma Dam, Abuja, celebrated the completion of a 10-month AI-focused Inter-Agency Security Intelligence Training. Among the 91 Fellows of the Security Institute (fsi) were participants from Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Chad, Rwanda, and Ghana, showcasing regional collaboration.

Prominent dignitaries in attendance included Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, as well as Senate President (represented by Professor Anthony Ani), Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa.

President Tinubu commended the leadership of the Department of State Services (DSS) for fostering innovation and collaboration. He urged graduates to leverage their expertise in intelligence production, cross-agency coordination, and security management.

Advancing AI-Driven Security

Vice President Shettima highlighted the significance of adopting AI solutions for modern security challenges. He encouraged graduates to apply their training to strengthen national security. Similarly, the Senate President emphasized the importance of inter-agency synergy in tackling evolving threats.

DSS Director General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi detailed the evolution of NISS from its inception in 1999 as the Abuja Training School to its current status as a premier security training institute, enhanced by a legislative upgrade in 2019. Ajayi praised the program’s success and credited President Tinubu for his steadfast support of security initiatives.

Regional Collaboration and Innovation

The inclusion of representatives from other intelligence agencies, such as the DIA and NIA, reflects NISS’s expanded mandate for regional engagement. The event also spotlighted Nigeria’s commitment to counter transnational security threats using technology-driven strategies.

Chairing the occasion, former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu called for increased funding for the DSS and continuity in leadership reforms. Retired DSS Directors General announced the creation of a Forum of Retired DSS DGs to provide expertise and ensure smooth transitions in leadership.

The event underscored Nigeria’s focus on technology-driven countermeasures and collaboration to address complex security challenges.