Pic 34 Newly Acting Director General, Department of State Services, (DSS) Mr Seiyefa Mathew after his meeting with the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday (7/08/18). 04270/7/8/2018/Sumaila Ibrahim/ICE/NAN Pic 35 Newly Acting Director General, Department of State Services, (DSS) Mr Seiyefa Mathew after his meeting with the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday (7/08/18). 04271/7/8/2018/Sumaila Ibrahim/ICE/NAN
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Who is Matthew Seiyefa, the acting DSS Director-General

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Here’s what you should know about Mr. Matthew B. Seiyefa MNI, the Acting DSS director-general.
Mr. Matthew B. Seiyefa, MNI, is from Bayelsa State, before his new appointment the most senior director in the DSS – Assistant DG. He was also the Director, Institute of Security Studies, Abuja.
With about 34 years of experience, Seiyefa has served in different capacities, including the State Director in Osun, Akwa Ibom, and Lagos States.  Seiyefa is also a member of the National Institute.
He has been a very active force within the State Security Service and worked as the Director of Operations within the system.

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