Nuhu Ribadu Officially Takes Over From Monguno As National Security Adviser

• Outgoing National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Mohammed Babagana Monguno, has handed over to Nuhu Ribadu
• President Bola Tinubu upgraded Ribadu from security adviser to National Security Adviser, on Monday, June 19
• The handover ceremony took place on Monday, June 26 at a brief event in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

FCT, Abuja - Nuhu Ribadu has officially taken over from outgoing Maj Gen Mohammed Babagana Monguno as the National Security Adviser.

President Bola Tinubu upgraded Ribadu as his NSA on Monday, June 19, some days after he was appointed security adviser to the President.

Ribadu appreciated President Tinubu for renewing the hope of a more secure nation, NTA News reported.

According to Channels Television, the former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) assumed office on Monday, June 26, after a brief event in Abuja.

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Ribadu promised to live up to the expectations of Nigerians and secure the country from all forms of insecurity such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, amongst others.

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Legit.ng had reported that President Bola Tinubu has upgraded the position of Nuhu Ribadu from Special Adviser on Security to National Security Adviser.

Recall that the President announced the pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a special adviser on security last week.

He got the latest appointment after President Tinubu sacked all service chiefs, including the national security adviser, and announced Ribadu as a replacement.

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Legit.ng also reported that the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu is well-known in Nigeria's political sphere.

President Bola Tinubu appointed Ribadu as his NSA on Monday, June 19, some days after he was appointed security adviser to the President.

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President Bola Tinubu approved the retirement of the service chiefs with immediate effect on Monday, June 19.

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Source: Legit.ng