President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the appointment of Gen. Jibril Abdulmalik (Rtd) as the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board (CDIPB). A seasoned security strategist, Gen. Abdulmalik brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in the Nigerian Army and various security agencies and as the Director of Security in the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) during the last election, where he played a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the campaign’s security framework.
With an extensive background in military intelligence and security operations, Gen. Abdulmalik is well-equipped to oversee policy formulation and operational strategies for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies, ensuring enhanced national security, border control, and correctional reforms. His appointment highlights President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture by placing experienced and competent hands in strategic positions.