Senior Special Assistant also known as the abbreviation (SSA) in Nigeria, is a particular role given to a person as the assistant to a particular leader, in the Nigerian government.[1][2][3]
Word usage
editThe word ‘Senior Special Assistant’ (SSA) can also be addressed as a Nigerian english language, commonly use by the Nigerians to address a person especially in the Nigerian government system, appointed to such specific post.[4][5][6] [7] In Africa, the abbreviation (SSA) can also be represent as Sub-Saharan Africa.[8][9] [10]
SA
editSpecial adviser also known as (SA), is a role given to a person commonly in the Nigerian government with the aim of acquiring information.[11][12][13][14][15]
Notable People
edit| Name | Origin | Notes | ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Obianuju Acholonu | Imo State, Nigeria | Nigerian author, who served as the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to President Olusegun Obasanjo on Arts and Culture. | |
| Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi | Bauchi, Nigeria | A security expert, who served as the Senior Special Adviser to the Ministry of Interior since 2015. | |
| Benjamin Kalu | Abia State, Nigeria | A Nigerian politician, who served as the Senior Special Adviser to Theodore Orji on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Abia State, Nigeria. | [16] |
| Onyema Ugochukwu | Abia State, Nigeria | Nigerian journalist, who served as the senior Special Adviser on Communication to Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. | |
| Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka | Nigeria | A Nigerian professor, who serve as the senior special adviser on Industrialization to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). | [17] |
| Wanle Akinboboye | Lagos, Nigeria | A Nigerian culture and tourism icon, who once served as the Senior Special Adviser to Ondo state Governor on tourism. | |
| Innocent Umezulike | Rivers State, Nigeria | A Nigerian jurist, who served as the senior special adviser to the Attorney General of Nigeria. | |
| Mercy Johnson | Rivers State, Nigeria | A Nigerian actress, who served as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Yahaya Bello on entertainment, arts and culture. | [18] |
| Lekan Fatodu | Lagos, Nigeria | A Nigerian Journalist, who served as the SSA on Sustainable Development Goals to the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. | [19] |
| Ajuri Ngelale | United States, Nigeria | Nigerian Journalist and politician, who served as the senior special adviser on public affairs to President Muhammadu Buhari. | [20] |
| Umar Sani | Kaduna, Nigeria | A Nigerian media person, who served as the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Vice President Namadi Sambo. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "VDM Slams Seyi Law, Eniola Badmus, Others: "SSA Is the Most Stupid Position the Government Gives"". Legitng Newspaper. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Scrap quota system, implement 2014 confab report, SSA tells Tinubu". The Sun Newspaper. 19 July 2024.
- ^ "How Hoodlums Led By The SSA On Security In Dekina Local Government Disrupt "Prayer Walk" In Kogi State By Jeremiah Abutu". Saharareporters Newspaper. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Nigerian governor appoints 97 special advisers, assistants". Premiumtimesng Newspaper. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints KWAM1's daughter as Senior Special Assistant". The punch Newspaper. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "We have not designated any person as Governor's SPA, SSA, SA on Security – Enugu govt". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Government Is Committed To Improved Basic Health Care-SSA". Nta News. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Kenya to lead SSA growth in 2021 as Nigeria, others lag". Business day Newspaper. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Footwear sales in Nigeria, SSA countries contribute $24bn to global apparel exports". Daily post Newspaper. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Adeleke responds to controversial SSA appointments, says APC created offices". The punch Newspaper. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Appoint Special Adviser on Library Matters, Librarians Tell President Tinubu". This day newspaper.
- ^ "Full List: Mutfwang appoints additional SAs, SSAs, others". Guardian newspaper. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Ododo appoints 42 special advisers, 131 SSAs, DGs, others". Pm newspaper. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "1st KW-SDGs convention held in Ilorin". Tvc news. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Letter Appointing Suspected Terrorist Hadejia As Special Adviser Was Forged – Gov Lawal". Channels tv. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Birthday tribute to Hon. Benjamin Kalu". The nation newspaper. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Nigeria's oil-dependence straining economic growth, widening inequalities – AfDB". Business day newspaper. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "CAREERStar Actress Mercy Johnson has been Appointed SSA to the Governor of Kogi State". Bella naija. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as DG of Lagos sports commission". The cable newspaper. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Tinubu Appoints Ajuri Ngelale As Special Adviser On Media And Publicity". Channel tv. Retrieved 31 July 2023.