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'''Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama''' [[National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies|mni]] OFR (November |
'''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> |
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==Background and education== |
==Background and education== |
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== Early career== |
== Early career== |
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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 /> |
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 /> |
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== State Security Service == |
== State Security Service == |
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*Director of Corporate Services, National Headquarters (2006–2007). |
*Director of Corporate Services, National Headquarters (2006–2007). |
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In August 2007, President Umaru 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> |
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> |
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== Later career == |
== Later career == |
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On December 16, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Gadzama as the Chairman of the |
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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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 15 February 2024
Afakriya Gadzama | |
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| 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 by | Kayode Are |
| Succeeded by | Ita Ekpenyong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 November 1953 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]
- ^ "Buhari appoints DSS ex-DG, A.A. Gadzama as NISS Chairman". Vanguard Nigeria Newspaper. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "The Unfolding Staff of Yar'Adua's Presidential Office". Nigerian Muse. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Axe-man Strikes: Jonathan Shakes Up Army, Police, Navy, SSS, New Faces Announced". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Buhari Appoints New NISS Boss". Blueprint Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Buhari Appoints Ex DSS DG AA Gadzama As NISS Chairman". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
Categories:
- Living people
- 1953 births
- People from Borno State
- Ahmadu Bello University alumni
- Barewa College alumni
- Directors General of the State Security Service (Nigeria)
- Nigerian security personnel
- National Security Organization staff
- Members of the Nigerian National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies
- Marghi people