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{{Short description|Director General of the National Youth Service Corps}} |
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*General Staff Officer Grade 1 Education, Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) |
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*Assistant Director of Education, Army Headquarters Department of Army Training and Operations |
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He has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff G3/G7 at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, and Deputy Director of the Institute of Military History at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre. His last appointment before becoming the Director-General of NYSC was as Director of the Department of History, Research, and Archives at the National Defence College of Nigeria. |
He has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff G3/G7 at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, and Deputy Director of the Institute of Military History at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre. His last appointment before becoming the Director-General of NYSC was as Director of the Department of History, Research, and Archives at the National Defence College of Nigeria. |
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== Personal Life == |
== Personal Life == |
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Brigadier General Ahmed enjoys playing football, jogging, reading, and travelling. He is happily married and blessed with children. |
Brigadier General Ahmed enjoys playing football, jogging, reading, and travelling. He is happily married and blessed with children. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Early Life and Education
Brigadier General YD Ahmed was born in Kagarko, Kaduna State, Nigeria[1]. He pursued higher education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with a focus on History. Driven by a deep desire for further knowledge, he later achieved a Master of Education in Educational Psychology and a Master of Arts in Peace and Strategic Studies.
Military Career
Brigadier General Ahmed's military career commenced with his commissioning into the Nigerian Army Education Corps as a Lieutenant on July 5, 1997. Over the years, he has attended numerous courses aimed at enhancing his professional skills:
- Young Officers Course Infantry
- Young Officers Course Education
- Basic NAEC Officers Development Course
- Basic System Approach to Training and Curriculum
- Training Development Adviser Course
- Advanced NAEC Officers Course
- Executive Management Course
- Course 30 of the National Defence College Nigeria
Military Postings and Assignments
Throughout his career, Brigadier General Ahmed has held various significant positions:
- Staff officer Grade 3 Education, Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria
- Military Assistant to the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- Record Officer, The African Mission in Sudan (AMIS)
- Commandant, Command Day Secondary Schools in Ojo, Enugu, and Ipaja, Lagos
- Instructor, Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE)
- Chief Education Officer, 3 Brigade
- General Staff Officer Grade 1 Education, Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC)
- Assistant Director of Education, Army Headquarters Department of Army Training and Operations
He has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff G3/G7 at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, and Deputy Director of the Institute of Military History at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre. His last appointment before becoming the Director-General of NYSC was as Director of the Department of History, Research, and Archives at the National Defence College of Nigeria.
Director-General of NYSC
On January 30, 2023, Brigadier General Ahmed was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the 22nd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)[2]. He outlined several focal areas for his administration:
Policy Thrust
- Enhancing security and welfare of Corps members and staff for optimal service delivery
- Creating an enabling environment for research and development
- Strengthening stakeholder engagement to promote the scheme
- Enhancing capacity building for improved efficiency and performance
- Deepening the impact of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme
Achievements
Under his leadership, significant accomplishments have been made:
- Completion of the ICT Centre at the NYSC Headquarters Complex
- Successful participation of Corps members in the 2023 General Elections
- Completion and equipping of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Potiskum, Yobe State
- Training of 486 staff members within the first quarter of 2023
- Advocacy and engagement with stakeholders leading to substantial support for the scheme
Commendations and Decorations
Brigadier General Ahmed's dedication and hard work have earned him several commendations from various high-ranking officers:
- General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division (2008)
- Commander Nigerian Army Education Corps (2012)
- General Officer Commanding 81 Division (2014 and 2019)
His decorations include:
- Forces Service Star (FSS)
- Meritorious Service Star (MSS)
- Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
- Fellow of the National Defence College Nigeria (fdc)
He is also a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (MTRCN).
Personal Life
Brigadier General Ahmed enjoys playing football, jogging, reading, and travelling. He is happily married and blessed with children.