Gen.Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Beijing
Non-Partisan Kano State
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Bio Summary
Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd.) is a Nigerian retired army officer, security scholar, and former Minister of Interior. He previously served as Chief of Army Staff and later oversaw immigration, prisons, civil defence, and internal security institutions under President Buhari. Known for a disciplined technocratic style, he has remained influential in security policy circles. Public speculation has linked him to a diplomatic posting to China, though no official confirmation existed as of April 2026.
Education
- Nigerian Defence Academy – Military training
- Bachelor’s and postgraduate studies in military/social sciences (widely reported)
- Master’s and Doctoral studies in Criminology / Security Studies (public biographies reference advanced academic credentials)
- Professor of Criminology and Security Studies (widely cited)
- Various international military and strategic training programs
Professional Background
- Career military officer in the Nigerian Army.
- Former Chief of Army Staff (2008–2010).
- Retired Lieutenant General.
- Security scholar and academic.
- Former Minister of Interior (2015–2019).
- Public policy adviser on defence, border management, migration, and internal security.