Buhari Appoints New Intelligence Chief
President Muhammadu Buhari[/caption]
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Usman as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), for the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Usman’s appointment was confirmed on Thursday, July 7, 2016.
He takes over from Major General John Saduana Davies (rtd), who served in acting capacity as CDI since January 2016.
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In his acknowledgment speech, Usman said: “Eight months ago, I was posted from here (DIA), to the NAF headquarters. I never knew that I will come back this way. I have taken it as an act of God.”
“My doors will be open to all and I will be fair to all and I will carry everybody along.”
“I want to urge all of you to be up and doing because we are in challenging times. Let us put integrity into all that we are doing. Let us consider DIA as one family and let our actions speak for us” he said.”
