Ex-Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd) Receives PhD in Defence and Security Studies From NDA
Former Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR) Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd), on Thursday received his certificate of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Defence and Security Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.
General Usman received the PhD certificate at the 36th Convocation of the Academy from the Special Guest of Honour, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was represented by Dr Balaraba Sabuwa, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State.
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The Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye, was also part of the ceremony. General Usman, a highly respected strategic communication expert, had earlier successfully completed his doctoral studies at the School of Postgraduate Studies of the Academy, one of Nigeria’s foremost institutions for military and security education.
Widely regarded for his contributions to military communications and national security discourse, the retired senior officer has continued to play an active role in public affairs, strategic communication, and policy engagement since leaving active service.
Since his voluntary retirement from the Nigerian Army in February 2019 after serving as the Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), General Usman has been a respected voice on security, leadership, and national development issues.
The retired senior officer is widely acclaimed as a detribalised Nigerian, bridge-builder, and consummate professional whose commitment to excellence continues to inspire younger generations.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), he is a member of the National Institute (mni), having graduated from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as a member of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 40, 2018.
