Prof. Usman A. Tar
Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Borno State
All Progressives Congress Borno State
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Bio Summary
Prof. Usman A. Tar is a seasoned academic and expert in defence and security studies, currently serving as Commissioner for Information and Internal Security in Borno State. A native of Abadam LGA, he brings a wealth of analytical insight from his tenure at the Nigerian Defence Academy. Since his appointment in 2023, Prof. Tar has focused on modernizing the state's information infrastructure, enhancing media capacities, and strengthening internal security governance.
Education
- He holds a PhD and is an Endowed Professor of Defence and Security Studies at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
Professional Background
- Academia: Distinguished career at the Nigerian Defence Academy:
- Endowed Professor of Defence and Security Studies (Facebook, nda.edu.ng, Nomos eLibrary)
- Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Distinguished Chair of Defence and Security Studies (nda.edu.ng)
- Head, Centre for Defence Studies and Documentation; former Head, Department of Political Science and Defence Studies (nda-ng.academia.edu)
- Research & Mentorship: Authored 7 books and over 50 academic publications; supervised over 100 postgraduate and undergraduate research theses (nda-ng.academia.edu).
- Consultancy and Examination Roles: External examiner roles at American University of Nigeria, University of Abuja, Baze University, Ahmadu Bello University, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (Kuru), and National Defence College, Abuja
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