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    Defence Spokesperson: Profile of DDI, Brig Gen Gusau

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    January 18, 2023
    Brig-Gen. Tukur Ismaila Gusau, Defence Spokesperson

    Defence Spokesperson: Profile of DDI, Brig Gen Gusau

    PROFILE OF BRIG GEN TI GUSAU PhD mni

    Brigadier General Tukur Ismaila Gusau, PhD mni, was born on January 9, 1969, in the city of Gusau, Zamfara State. Brigadier General Gusau was commissioned into the Nigerian Army after his cadetship training at the Nigerian Defence Academy on September 25, 1993. He was posted to the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR).

    He bagged a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto and a Master of Science degree in International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He also obtained a diploma in public relations at the National Institute for Public Information (NIPI) in Kaduna.

    It may interest you to know that General Gusau attended the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and bagged a doctorate degree (PhD) in management.

    The senior officer has attended several military and professional courses commensurate with his rank both at home and abroad. Notably among them are; Young Officer Course (YOC) Infantry, Jaji, Media Operations Course at Koffi Anan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) Accra Ghana, Logistics Management Course at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL) Lagos, Strategic Communications and Public Relations Course at International School Of Communication London and Harvard Kennedy Strategic Leadership Course in the United States of America to mention but a few.

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    General Gusau held several military appointments both at home and abroad. Notably among them are; he was a Lecturer at the department of Political Science and Defence Studies, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Army Public Relations Officer (APRO), 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi, Army Public Relations Officer, 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri, Military Public Information Officer United Nations Mission in Liberia, Army Public Relations Officer, Guards Brigade Abuja, Deputy Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI), Lagos, Deputy Director Army Public Relations (DDAPR) 7 Division Nigerian Army under Operation (OPERATION ZAMAN LAFIYA) and was the Pioneer Media Coordinator, Theatre Command Operation (LAFIYA DOLE) in the North East. Until his recent appointment as the Acting Director Defence Information, he was the Acting Director Protocol Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes.

    It is important to let you know that General Gusau was the Public Relations and Liaison Officer to the former Honourable Minister of Defence, Brig Gen MM DanAli (retired). His service at the Ministry of Defence gave him the rare privilege to the insight and understanding of issues and factors that have shaped Nigeria’s defence policy direction.

    He was appointed a Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Abuja. General Gusau proceeded to the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, where he attended Senior Executive Course 43 and was conferred with Member of National Institute, mni.

    Apart from other published books and essays by General Gusau, he authored book titled A Collection of Speeches: Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali as a handy reference document on Defence and strategic studies to enrich knowledge and deepen understanding of Nigeria’s national defence policy thrust in the context of global peace.

    In the course of his military career, he has the following honours and awards; Force Service Star (FSS), Meritorious Service Star (MSS), Distinguished Service Star (DSS), United Nations (UNMIL) Medal, Nigeria Silver Jubilee Medal, Nigeria Centenary Medal, Operation Zaman Lafiya Medal, Operation Lafiya Dole Medal, River Niger Medal, Fellow Nigerian Army Resource Centre and Member National Institute (mni).

    It may interest you to know that General Gusau is a member of the following reputable professional bodies; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Harvard Centre for Environmental Research and Education, United States of America and Leicester Centre of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, United Kingdom.

    At his leisure time, the senior officer enjoys reading, travelling, and jugging. The general is happily married, and the union is blessed with children.

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