President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (rtd.), a former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who died in Abuja at the age of 86.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Mohammed as a disciplined, loyal, and patriotic officer who made “indelible contributions” to Nigeria’s security and governance. Mohammed played a pivotal role in establishing the National Security Organisation (NSO), the precursor to the State Security Service (SSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) Business Hallmark Leadership.
Tinubu praised Mohammed’s humility, efficiency, and sense of duty, noting that his leadership helped shape the modern workings of the Nigerian Presidency. Mohammed also served as Governor of the defunct Benue-Plateau State between 1975 and 1976 Leadership GistReel.
