The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Tuesday the 28th of January 2020, inaugurated the governing board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) with a charge to achieve the overall objective for the establishment of the institute, which is, making a difference and contributing to the security and stability of Nigeria. The inaguration follows the appointment of A.A. Gadzama as the Chairman by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Governing Board has 7 other members; Sanusi Galadima, Dr. Amina Shamaki, F.A. Adekaiyaoja, Kio S. Aimeyeofori, Maj. Gen. B.M. Shafa, A.S. Adeleke (Commandant of the institute) and Nuhu Umar.