By Abdulkarim Suleiman Dambazau, Kano
Nigeria’s search for a new Defence Minister has led to the emergence of a strong candidate in Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), a seasoned military officer and scholar with a PhD in Criminology.
Dambazau’s impressive credentials, which include his tenure as Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Interior, have earned him widespread recognition as a strategic thinker and reformer. His experience in modernizing forces and coordinating agencies has made him a standout candidate for the role.
As Chief of Army Staff, Dambazau expanded peacekeeping training, upgraded infrastructure, and fostered international partnerships for security sector reforms. During his Interior Ministry tenure, he launched a situation room for real-time coordination, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, and drove policies improving national security efficiency.
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Supporters of Dambazau, including Abdulkarim Suleiman Dambazau, Coordinator of Progressives Solidarity for Asiwaju, praise his democratic ethos, broad respect in military circles, and unifying traditional stature in Kano. They believe his appointment would be a masterstroke for President Tinubu, providing effective leadership and stability to the defence sector.
With his unique blend of military expertise, academic depth, and reform leadership, Dambazau is seen as the ideal candidate to address Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges. His reforms and policies align with progressive solidarity for Tinubu’s agenda, making him a stabilizing force in the country’s defence ministry.
Dambazau’s tenure was marked by significant reforms, including the expansion of peacekeeping training and infrastructure upgrades as Chief of Army Staff. He also launched a situation room for real-time coordination, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, and drove policies improving national security efficiency as Minister of Interior.
Abdulkarim Suleiman Dambazau writes from Kano, and is the Coordinator of Progressives Solidarity for Asiwaju.
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