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|office = Chairman of the [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies]] (NISS)
| office = [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies]], chairman
|term_start = December 2019
| term_start = December 2019
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|office1 = Director General of the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]]
| office1 = [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|Director of State Security Service]]
|term_start1 = August 2007
| term_start1 = August 2007
|term_end1 = 7 September 2010
| term_end1 = 7 September 2010
|predecessor1 = [[Kayode Are]]
| predecessor1 = [[Kayode Are]]
|successor1 = [[Ita Ekpenyong]]
| successor1 = [[Ita Ekpenyong]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|11|22}}
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|birth_place = [[Askira/Uba]] LGA, [[Borno State]], Nigeria
| birth_place = [[List of villages in Borno State#Lassa district|Lassa]], [[Northern Region, Nigeria|Northern Region]],<br>[[British Nigeria]]<br>(now [[List of villages in Borno State#Lassa district|Lassa]], Nigeria)
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* [[Barewa College]]
* [[Ahmadu Bello University]]
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'''Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama''' [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies|mni]] OFR (November 22, 1953 - ) is a [[Nigerian people|Nigerian]] security officer who was appointed Director General of the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] (SSS) in August 2007 by President [[Umaru Yar'Adua]].<ref name=Muse>{{cite web|title=The Unfolding Staff of Yar`Adua`s Presidential Office|url=http://www.nigerianmuse.com/20070804052837zg/sections/star-articles/star-information-the-unfolding-staff-of-yar-adua-s-presidential-office/|website=Nigerian Muse|accessdate=6 July 2015}}</ref>
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'''Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama''' [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies|mni]] OFR (22 November 1953) is a [[Nigerian people|Nigerian]] security officer who is the [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies|Chairman of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Buhari appoints DSS ex-DG, A.A. Gadzama as NISS Chairman|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/buhari-appoints-dss-ex-dg-a-a-gadzama-niss-chairman/|accessdate=14 January 2020|website=Vanguard Nigeria Newspaper}}</ref> He previously served as Director General of the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] (SSS) under President [[Umaru Yar'Adua]] from August 2007 to September 2010.<ref name=Muse>{{cite web|title=The Unfolding Staff of Yar'Adua's Presidential Office|url=http://www.nigerianmuse.com/20070804052837zg/sections/star-articles/star-information-the-unfolding-staff-of-yar-adua-s-presidential-office/|website=Nigerian Muse|accessdate=6 July 2015}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Background and education==
Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama was born on 22 November 1953 at Lassa in [[Askira/Uba]] Local Government Area of [[Borno State]] [[Nigeria]]. He attended the prestigious [[Barewa College]], [[Zaria]] from (1968–1972), then School of Basic studies Zaria [[Kaduna State]]. He later proceeded to the [[Ahmadu Bello University]] Zaria, where he obtained his bachelor's degree (BA) in Political Science (1977). In 2001, Gadzama attended the Senior Executive Course at the [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies]] (NIPSS) [[Kuru, Nigeria|Kuru]], [[Jos]].<ref name=DSS>{{cite web|title=Afas Adua Gadzama, OFR, mni (2007 - 2010) |url=https://dss.gov.ng/index.php/aboutus/leadership/item/115 |website=Nigerian State Security Service |accessdate=6 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706094736/https://dss.gov.ng/index.php/aboutus/leadership/item/115 |archivedate=6 July 2015 }}</ref>
Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama was born on 22 November 1953 at [[Lassa, Nigeria|Lassa]] in [[Askira/Uba]] Local Government Area of [[Borno State]] [[Nigeria]]. He attended the prestigious [[Barewa College]], [[Zaria]] from (1968–1972), then School of Basic studies Zaria [[Kaduna State]]. He later proceeded to the [[Ahmadu Bello University]] Zaria, where he obtained his bachelor's degree (BA) in Political Science (1977). In 2001, Gadzama attended the Senior Executive Course at the [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies]] (NIPSS) [[Kuru, Nigeria|Kuru]], [[Jos]].<ref name=DSS>{{cite web|title=Afas Adua Gadzama, OFR, mni (2007 - 2010) |url=https://dss.gov.ng/index.php/aboutus/leadership/item/115 |website=Nigerian State Security Service |accessdate=6 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706094736/https://dss.gov.ng/index.php/aboutus/leadership/item/115 |archivedate=6 July 2015 }}</ref>
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On December 26, 2019. The Nigerian government under president [[Muhammad Buhari]] has approved the appointment of Gadzama as the Chairman of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NISS).<ref>{{cite web|title=Buhari appoints DSS ex-DG, A.A. Gadzama as NISS Chairman|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/buhari-appoints-dss-ex-dg-a-a-gadzama-niss-chairman/|website=Vanguard Nigeria Newspaper|accessdate=14 January 2020|}}</ref>


== Career==
== Early career==
Gadzama started his career in 1978 with the Ministry of Finance in Borno State and transferred to the [[National Security Organization]] as a Principal Officer in 1984. He rose through the ranks of the NSO and the subsequent [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] which was carved out of the NSO when it was dissolved.<ref name=DSS /> His postings at the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] include:
Gadzama started his career in 1978 with the Ministry of Finance in Borno State and transferred to the [[National Security Organization]] as a Principal Officer in 1984. He rose through the ranks of the NSO and the subsequent [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] which was carved out of the NSO when it was dissolved.<ref name=DSS />
== State Security Service ==
His postings at the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] include:


*Director of Security, [[Plateau State]] (1989–1991)
*Director of Security, [[Plateau State]] (1989–1991)
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*Director of Administration and Logistics, National Headquarters (2004–2005)
*Director of Administration and Logistics, National Headquarters (2004–2005)
*Director of Corporate Services, National Headquarters (2006–2007).
*Director of Corporate Services, National Headquarters (2006–2007).
*Director General, SSS (2007-2010)


Gadzama was instrumental in President [[Umaru Yar Adua]]'s Niger Delta Amnesty Program. {{Citation needed|date=July 2015}} [[Ita Ekpeyong]] replaced Gadzama as DG SSS on September 7, 2010, after President [[Goodluck Jonathan]]'s mass dismissal of security chiefs.<ref name=SR>{{cite web|title=The Axe-man Strikes: Jonathan Shakes Up Army, Police, Navy, SSS, New Faces Announced|url=http://saharareporters.com/2010/09/08/axe-man-strikes-jonathan-shakes-army-police-navy-sss-new-faces-announced|website=Sahara Reporters|accessdate=6 July 2015}}</ref>
In August 2007, President [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua]] appointed Gadzama as Director General of the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]]. Gadzama was instrumental in President [[Umaru Yar Adua]]'s Niger Delta Amnesty Program. In September 2010, [[Ita Ekpeyong]] replaced Gadzama as Director General of the SSS after President [[Goodluck Jonathan]]'s mass dismissal of security chiefs.<ref name="SR">{{cite web|title=The Axe-man Strikes: Jonathan Shakes Up Army, Police, Navy, SSS, New Faces Announced|url=http://saharareporters.com/2010/09/08/axe-man-strikes-jonathan-shakes-army-police-navy-sss-new-faces-announced|website=Sahara Reporters|accessdate=6 July 2015}}</ref>

== Later career ==
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On December 16, 2019, Nigeria's President [[Muhammadu Buhari]] appointed Gadzama as the Chairman of the National Institute Security Studies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buhari Appoints New NISS Boss|url=https://www.blueprint.ng/buhari-appoints-new-niss-boss/|accessdate=15 January 2020|website=Blueprint Nigeria}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Buhari Appoints Ex DSS DG AA Gadzama As NISS Chairman|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/buhari-appoints-dss-ex-dg-a-a-gadzama-niss-chairman|accessdate=15 January 2019|website=Vanguard Nigeria}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:34, 15 February 2024

Afakriya Gadzama
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, chairman
Assumed office
December 2019
Director of State Security Service
In office
August 2007 – 7 September 2010
Preceded byKayode Are
Succeeded byIta Ekpenyong
Personal details
Born (1953-11-22) 22 November 1953 (age 70)
Lassa, Northern Region,
British Nigeria
(now Lassa, Nigeria)
Alma mater

Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama mni OFR (22 November 1953) is a Nigerian security officer who is the Chairman of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.[1] He previously served as Director General of the State Security Service (SSS) under President Umaru Yar'Adua from August 2007 to September 2010.[2]

Background and education[edit]

Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama was born on 22 November 1953 at Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State Nigeria. He attended the prestigious Barewa College, Zaria from (1968–1972), then School of Basic studies Zaria Kaduna State. He later proceeded to the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, where he obtained his bachelor's degree (BA) in Political Science (1977). In 2001, Gadzama attended the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos.[3]

Early career[edit]

Gadzama started his career in 1978 with the Ministry of Finance in Borno State and transferred to the National Security Organization as a Principal Officer in 1984. He rose through the ranks of the NSO and the subsequent State Security Service which was carved out of the NSO when it was dissolved.[3]

State Security Service[edit]

His postings at the State Security Service include:

  • Director of Security, Plateau State (1989–1991)
  • Director of Security, Federal Capital Territory (1991–1993)
  • Director of Security, Kaduna (1993–1997)
  • Director of Operations, SSS National Headquarters (1997–1998)
  • Director of Programmes, SSS National Headquarters 1999
  • Director of Intelligence (2001–2002)
  • Director of Operations (2002–2003)
  • Director of Administration and Logistics, National Headquarters (2004–2005)
  • Director of Corporate Services, National Headquarters (2006–2007).

In August 2007, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua appointed Gadzama as Director General of the State Security Service. Gadzama was instrumental in President Umaru Yar Adua's Niger Delta Amnesty Program. In September 2010, Ita Ekpeyong replaced Gadzama as Director General of the SSS after President Goodluck Jonathan's mass dismissal of security chiefs.[4]

Later career[edit]

On December 16, 2019, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Gadzama as the Chairman of the National Institute Security Studies.[5][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Buhari appoints DSS ex-DG, A.A. Gadzama as NISS Chairman". Vanguard Nigeria Newspaper. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  2. ^ "The Unfolding Staff of Yar'Adua's Presidential Office". Nigerian Muse. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Afas Adua Gadzama, OFR, mni (2007 - 2010)". Nigerian State Security Service. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  4. ^ "The Axe-man Strikes: Jonathan Shakes Up Army, Police, Navy, SSS, New Faces Announced". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Buhari Appoints New NISS Boss". Blueprint Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Buhari Appoints Ex DSS DG AA Gadzama As NISS Chairman". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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