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Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed is a Nigerian soldier who serves as the Director general if the National Youth Service Corps.
Born in Kagarko, Kaduna State, Nigeria,.[1] He pursued higher education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with a focus on History [2]. Driven by a deep desire for further knowledge, he later achieved a Master of Education in Educational Psychology and a Master of Arts in Peace and Strategic Studies [3].
Military Career
editBrigadier General Ahmed's military career commenced with his commissioning into the Nigerian Army Education Corps as a Lieutenant on July 5, 1997 [4]. Over the years, he has attended numerous courses aimed at enhancing his professional skills:
- Young Officers Course Infantry
- Young Officers Course Education
- Basic NAEC Officers Development Course
- Basic System Approach to Training and Curriculum
- Training Development Adviser Course
- Advanced NAEC Officers Course
- Executive Management Course
- Course 30 of the National Defence College Nigeria
Military Postings and Assignments
editThroughout his career, Brigadier General Ahmed has held various significant positions[5]:
- Staff officer Grade 3 Education, Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria
- Military Assistant to the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- Record Officer, The African Mission in Sudan (AMIS)
- Commandant, Command Day Secondary Schools in Ojo, Enugu, and Ipaja, Lagos
- Instructor, Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE)
- Chief Education Officer, 3 Brigade
- General Staff Officer Grade 1 Education, Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC)
- Assistant Director of Education, Army Headquarters Department of Army Training and Operations
He has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff G3/G7 at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, and Deputy Director of the Institute of Military History at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre. Before becoming the Director-General of NYSC, his last appointment was as Director of the Department of History, Research, and Archives at the National Defence College of Nigeria.
Director-General of NYSC
editOn January 30, 2023, Brigadier General Ahmed was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the 22nd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)[6][7][8][9][10][11]. He outlined several focal areas for his administration:
- Enhancing security and welfare of Corps members and staff for optimal service delivery
- Creating an enabling environment for research and development
- Strengthening stakeholder engagement to promote the scheme
- Enhancing capacity building for improved efficiency and performance
- Deepening the impact of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme
Achievements
editUnder his leadership, significant accomplishments have been made:
- Completion of the ICT Centre at the NYSC Headquarters Complex[14]
- Successful participation of Corps members in the 2023 General Elections[15][16]
- Completion and equipping of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Potiskum, Yobe State[17]
- Training of 486 staff members within the first quarter of 2023[18]
- Advocacy and engagement with stakeholders leading to substantial support for the scheme[19][20][21]
Commendations and Decorations
editBrigadier General Ahmed's dedication and hard work have earned him several commendations from various high-ranking officers:
- General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division (2008)
- Commander Nigerian Army Education Corps (2012)
- General Officer Commanding 81 Division (2014 and 2019)
His decorations include:
- Forces Service Star (FSS)
- Meritorious Service Star (MSS)
- Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
- Fellow of the National Defence College Nigeria (fdc)
He is also a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (MTRCN).
Personal Life
editBrigadier General Ahmed enjoys playing football, jogging, reading, and travelling[22]. He is happily married and blessed with children[23]
References
edit- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/ahmed-and-his-stamp-of-excellence-in-nysc/
- ^ "Yusha'u Ahmed (New NYSC DG) age, biography, family, net worth". 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Ahmed and his stamp of excellence in NYSC". 26 August 2023.
- ^ "NYSC's achievements, challenges and the way forward". 11 August 2023.
- ^ "NYSC - About DG".
- ^ "JUST IN: Buhari appoints Yusha'u Ahmed as NYSC DG". 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Buhari appoints Yusha'u Ahmed as NYSC DG". 29 January 2023.
- ^ "JUST-IN: Buhari Appoints Dogara as New NYSC DG". 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Youth Corps: New Director General assumes duty in Abuja". 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Buhari appoints Dogara as new NYSC Director General -". 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Centre lauds Buhari on appointment of Ahmed as NYSC DG". 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Newly Appointed NYSC Director General Unveils 5 Point Policy Thrust". 31 January 2023.
- ^ "NYSC inaugurates committee on Policy Thrust mandate". 8 March 2023.
- ^ "NYSC's achievements, challenges and the way forward". 11 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.channelstv.com/2023/02/22/2023-elections-200000-corps-members-deployed-for-polls-nysc-dg/
- ^ "2023 election: NYSC boss hails corps members' electoral performances". 19 March 2023.
- ^ "NYSC inaugurates skill acquisition centre in Yobe camp". 28 April 2023.
- ^ "NYSC's achievements, challenges and the way forward". 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Ahmed and his stamp of excellence in NYSC". 26 August 2023.
- ^ "NYSC's achievements, challenges and the way forward". 11 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/ahmed-and-his-stamp-of-excellence-in-nysc/
- ^ "NYSC - About DG".
- ^ "NYSC - About DG".