James Atung Kanyip
Commissioner for Internal Security & Home Affairs, Kaduna State
All Progressives Congress Kaduna State
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Dr. James Atung Kanyip, KSM, PhD, serves as Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security & Home Affairs under Governor Uba Sani. A legal scholar, former lecturer, and seasoned administrator, Kanyip has previously held roles including Deputy Chief of Staff and local government leadership positions. As commissioner, he leads security coordination and internal safety policy development, bringing a firm academic and administrative pedigree to the role.
Education
- PhD in Human Rights Law
- LL.M, LL.B, and Diploma in Law
- Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990
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Professional Background
- Executive Chairman, Kaura Local Government Interim Management Committee (Jan–May 2015)
- Chairman, Kaduna State Chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)
- Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Kaduna State Development and Property Company (KSDPC)
- Lecturer in Business Law at Kaduna State University (2015–2019) and at College of Education, Gidan‑Waya (2008–2011)
- Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kaduna State (2019–2023)
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