Afakriya Gadzama
Afakriya Gadzama | |
|---|---|
| National Institute for Security Studies, Chairman | |
| Assumed office December 2019 | |
| Director of State Security Service | |
| In office August 2007 – 7 September 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kayode Are |
| Succeeded by | Ita Ekpenyong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 November 1953 Lassa, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Lassa, Nigeria) |
| Alma mater | |
Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama mni OFR (22 November 1953) is a Nigerian security officer who is the current Chairman of the National Institute for Security Studies. He previously served as Director General of the State Security Service (SSS) under President Umaru Yar'Adua from August 2007 until September 2010.