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National Security Adviser (Nigeria)
The National Security Adviser is a senior official in the cabinet of the President of Nigeria who manages national security on behalf of the President and serves as his chief advisor on all matters that are vital to the very survival of the state. The position is a statutory member of the Presidency, National Security Council and Federal Executive Council. The National Security Adviser is appointed by the President and does not require confirmation from the Nigerian Senate. The duties varies from administration to administration; and depends, not only on the qualities of the person appointed to the position, but also on the style and management philosophy of the incumbent President. List History Aliyu Gusau was appointed ''Coordinator of National Security'' by military president Ibrahim Babangida from 1986 to 1989. In this role, he led the dismantling of the National Security Organisation into the: State Security Service, National Intelligence Agency and the Defence Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aliyu Mohammed Gusau
Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (born 18 May 1943) is a Nigerian general and statesman. He has held several high level national security, military and intelligence offices, and has participated in several military coups, playing a central role in founding the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He was most recently the Minister of Defence, and has served as National Security Adviser to three presidents; he was also the Chief of Army Staff during Ernest Shonekan and briefly Sani Abacha's regime, headed different intelligence agencies, and was commander of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Early life Aliyu Mohammed was born on 18 May 1943 in Gusau, Zamfara State. The army added his birthplace to his name, making "Aliyu Mohammed Gusau", to distinguish him from another General, Aliyu Mohammed. Although Aliyu does not himself use "Gusau" in his name, it has been widely adopted by the media. Military career In 1964, he enrolled as an officer cadet at the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
