Major General Seyni Garba (born 1 January 1953, in Garankedey, Dosso Region, Niger) is a Nigerien army general. He completed his primary and secondary education at Dosso and at the Korombé High School in Niamey between 1966 and 1974, before attending the Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey, Maths-Physics section in 1974.[1] He is the joint chief of staff of the Niger Armed Forces since 2011, where he leads the fight against Boko Haram.[2] He is married and has five children.
Seyni Garba | |
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 Seyni Garba in 2017 | |
| Born | January 1, 1953 Garankedey, Dosso Region, Niger |
| Allegiance | Niger |
| Service | Army |
| Rank | General |
| Alma mater | Korombé High School |
| Children | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "Cérémonie de passation de commandement à l'Etat-Major des FAN : le Général de Division Seyni Garba prend fonction [Change of Command Ceremony at the FAN General Staff: Major General Seyni Garba takes office]". Niger Diaspora. 25 June 2011.
- ^ "Les îles du lac Tchad, repaire des Boko Haram en déroute". Jeune Afrique. April 5, 2008. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
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