Sani Kukasheka Usman
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Brigadier general Sani Kukasheka Usman | |
|---|---|
| Directorate of Army Public Relations | |
| In office 16 July 2015 – 8 February 2019 | |
| Director of Corporate Affairs and Information Services at NARC | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1965 |
| Alma mater | Bayero University UPEACE |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | 21px Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1983 – 2019 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Boko Haram Insurgency War Conflict in the Niger Delta |
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (born 2 February 1965) is a retired Nigerian Army officer who served as Director of Army Public Relations from 2015 to 2019. He is known for his role in shaping the Nigerian Army's communication strategies during counterinsurgency operations.[1]
Early Life and Education
Usman was born in Kukasheka, Katsina State. He attended Kukasheka Primary School and Government Secondary School Kafanchan. He enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1983 and later earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Bayero University Kano and a master′s degree in Media, Peace, and Conflict Studies from the University for Peace Costa Rica.[2] He completed senior military training at Nigeria′s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in 2018.[3]
Military career
Usman held multiple roles in public relations and strategic communication within the Nigerian Army. Key appointments included:
- Army Public Relations Officer for the Guards Brigade (1999–2002)
- Public Relations Officer to the Chief of Army Staff Nigeria (2007–2010)
- Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for 1st Division (2012–2014)
- Director of Army Public Relations (2015–2019)
He participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Sierra Leone (2002–2003) and Ethiopia / [ Eritrea (2005–2006). During his tenure as army spokesperson, he managed media relations during operations against Boko Haram and in the Niger Delta..[4]
Post-retirement activities
After retiring in 2019, Usman became a consultant at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and serves on the governing council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. He also engages in agricultural business through Mahangi Farms.[5]
Awards and recognition
Usman received military honors including the Corps Medal of Honour and United Nations medals for his peacekeeping service. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the African Public Relations Association.[6]
Personal life
Usman is married to Hajiya Hadiza SK Usman, with whom he has six children.[7]
References
- ↑ admin (2024-07-04). "Celebrating 161 years of Nigerian Army: A legacy of bravery, service, national development". TheNiche. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ↑ sunnews (2017-01-02). "Army confirms Usman as spokesman". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ↑ "Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd)". NIGERIAN ARMY RESOURCE CENTRE. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ↑ "Nigerian Troops Claim They Killed 100 Boko Haram Militants In Yobe | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ "Nigerian Army confirms Sani Usman as substantive spokesperson". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ↑ Grace, Ihesiulo (2019-02-09). "SK Usman: Idyllic Officer, Iconic Image Maker Bows Out Of Service". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ↑ Ugwuanyi, Sylvester (2016-12-15). "Army spokesman, Sani Usman decorated Brigadier-General [PHOTO]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
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