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Abubakar Sani
BornMay 11, 1977
Maiduguri, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Senior Special Advisor to Tukur Yusuf Buratai, Counterterrorism Expert, Humanitarian

Abubakar Sani (born May 11, 1977) is is a Nigerian politician, the former Senior Special Advisor to Tukur Yusuf Buratai (2021).

Early Life and Education

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Abubakar Sani was born on May 11, 1977, in Maiduguri, Nigeria. He hails from Adamawa State. He holds a PhD in Military Studies, a Masters in International Affairs with a specialization in Defense and Security Studies, and a PhD in Business Administration.

Political Career

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Sani served as a Senior Special Advisor to Tukur Yusuf Buratai , ( The Nigerian army lieutenant general, former Chief of Army Staff[1] (appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015),[2] and Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin.[3] who was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1983 and has had multiple command, administrative, and instructional appointments in 2021.

Family

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He is the nephew of former Inspector General of Police Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta and the cousin of former Head of Service, Adamawa State, Barrister Musa Kaibo.

Contributions

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Abubakar Sani also advocates against terrorism, addressing challenges faced by communities in the Lake Chad region. Abubakar Sani authored a book titled "Legend of Buratai," as reported by the New National Star. The book, described as an animation book, was unveiled in Abuja.[4] [5]

References

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  1. ^ "Nigerian Army Chronicle of Command". Nigerian Army. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  2. ^ George, Agba. "Major General TY Buratai New Chief Of Army Staff". Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Buratai posted to Benin, Olonisakin, Cameroon". Punch Newspapers. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  4. ^ https://newnationalstar.com/legend-of-buratai-animation-book-unveiled-amidst-encomiums-in-abuja/ Legend of Buratai Animation Book Unveiled Amidst Encomiums in Abuja
  5. ^ https://newtelegraphng.com/the-legend-of-buratai-childrens-book-animation-movie-set-for-release/ The Legend of Buratai: Children's Book Animation Movie Set for Release