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'''Peter Nwaoduah''' was Director General of the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] (SSS) under General [[Sani Abacha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://leadership.ng/2017/06/08/19-years-general-abacha/|title=19 Years After General Abacha|work=Leadership Nigeria|last=|first=|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=27 February 2018}}</ref> He headed the department from October 1992-1998, taking orders from Major [[Hamza al-Mustapha]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ojeifo|first=Sufuyan|date=18 April 2017|title=Preserving The majesty of The DSS|url=https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/thisday/20170418/281586650471346.html|accessdate=27 February 2018|work=Thisday Nigeria}}</ref> His appointment was considered one well deserved because of the choice of the former head of state, General Sani Abacha to choose his appointees on the basis on competence without prejudice to religious or ethnic backgrounds. Mr Peter Nwaoduah was one among many southerners appointed by Abacha who were acclaimed the best cabinet in the country's history comprising of Alhaji[[Lateef Jakande]], Alhaji[[Bamanga Tukur]], Mallam [[Adamu Ciroma]], Chief [[Anthony Ani]], Chief Olu Onagoruwa, [[Abubakar Rimi]], Dr [[Walter Ofonagoro]], Comrade Uche Chukwumerije, Ambassador Kingibe, MKO Abiola’s running mate, Dr.Sarki Tafida and Chief [[Tom Ikimi]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahmood|first=Abba|title=Peter Nwaoduah-19years after Abacha|url=https://leadership.ng/19-years-general-abacha/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=Leadership Newspaper|language=en}}</ref> |
'''Peter Nwaoduah''' was Director General of the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|State Security Service]] (SSS) under General [[Sani Abacha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://leadership.ng/2017/06/08/19-years-general-abacha/|title=19 Years After General Abacha|work=Leadership Nigeria|last=|first=|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=27 February 2018}}</ref> He headed the department from October 1992-1998, taking orders from Major [[Hamza al-Mustapha]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ojeifo|first=Sufuyan|date=18 April 2017|title=Preserving The majesty of The DSS|url=https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/thisday/20170418/281586650471346.html|accessdate=27 February 2018|work=Thisday Nigeria}}</ref> His appointment was considered one well deserved because of the choice of the former head of state, General Sani Abacha to choose his appointees on the basis on competence without prejudice to religious or ethnic backgrounds. Mr Peter Nwaoduah was one among many southerners appointed by Abacha who were acclaimed the best cabinet in the country's history comprising of Alhaji[[Lateef Jakande]], Alhaji[[Bamanga Tukur]], Mallam [[Adamu Ciroma]], Chief [[Anthony Ani]], Chief Olu Onagoruwa, [[Abubakar Rimi]], Dr [[Walter Ofonagoro]], Comrade Uche Chukwumerije, Ambassador Kingibe, MKO Abiola’s running mate, Dr.Sarki Tafida and Chief [[Tom Ikimi]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahmood|first=Abba|title=Peter Nwaoduah-19years after Abacha|url=https://leadership.ng/19-years-general-abacha/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=Leadership Newspaper|language=en}}</ref> |
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He was among 183 Nigerians recognized and conferred with awards including 13 awardees are to receive the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR; 27 to get Commander of the Niger, CON, 43 would get Order of the Federal Republic, OFR; 46 to be given Order of the Niger, OON; 22 would have Member of the Federal Republic, MFR; while 25 would be honored with Member of the Niger, MON. Four others will get FRM I while three would be bestowed with FRM II. Mr Nwaoduah was listed for conferment of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) alongside other personalities like: |
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* Abdulkadir, Prof. Dan_Datti OFR |
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| ⚫ | Not much is known about his early life and career. He took over the leadership of the SSS from [[Albert Horsfall]] and handed over to Colonel [[Kayode Are]] in 1998. He acquired his Service residence in Asokoro, [[Abuja]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/194496-court-orders-sss-to-reinstate-ex-dg-kayode-are-to-lagos-home.html|title=Court orders SSS to reinstate ex-DG, Kayode Are, to Lagos home|work=Premium Times|last=Ezeamalu|first=Ben|date=5 December 2015|accessdate=27 February 2018}}</ref> |
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* Aina, Lawrence Olusegun OFR |
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* Ajumogobia, Odein, SAN OFR |
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* Akaahs, Justice Kumai Bayang OFR |
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* Akpan, Major_General Edet OFR |
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* Alkali, Air C’dre Ibrahim OFR |
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* Asika, Dr. (Mrs.) Edith Chinyere OFR |
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* Batagarawa, Alhaji Ahmadi (Rtd.) Grand Khadi OFR |
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* Bauchi, Sheikh Dahiru Usman OFR |
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* Bello, Senator Muhammad Kanti OFR |
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* Bonet, Chief Ufuwai OFR |
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* Bozimo, Justice Rosaline Patricia Irorefe OFR |
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* Braid, Prof. (Mrs.) Ekanem OFR |
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* Chukkol, Prof. Kharisu Sufiyan OFR |
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* Edebiri, Prof. Unionmwam OFR |
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* Edu, Yomi OFR |
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* Gwadabe, Alhaji Musa OFR |
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* Inde, Abdullahi Dikko OFR |
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* Jidda, Amb. Baba Ahmad OFR |
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* Kuye, Senator Jibril Martins OFR |
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* Lot, Sylvanus David OFR |
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* Mohammed, Brig. General Garba (Rtd.) OFR |
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* Muhammad, Justice Musa Dattijo OFR |
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* Ndoma_Egba, Senator Victor, SAN OFR |
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* Nwadialo, Bernard Shaw OFR |
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* and so many others.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-07-01|title=Peter Nwaoduah listed for National Honor|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/07/akhigbe-cjn-184-others-get-national-honours/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=Vanguard Media Limited|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-06-30|editor=Economic Confidential|title=Nigeria National Honors 2009|url=https://economicconfidential.com/2010/06/2009-nominees-for-nigeria-national-honours-award/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=Economic Confidential|language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Not much is known about his early life and career. He took over the leadership of the SSS from [[Albert Horsfall]] and handed over to Colonel [[Kayode Are]] in 1998. He acquired his Service residence in Asokoro, [[Abuja]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/194496-court-orders-sss-to-reinstate-ex-dg-kayode-are-to-lagos-home.html|title=Court orders SSS to reinstate ex-DG, Kayode Are, to Lagos home|work=Premium Times|last=Ezeamalu|first=Ben|date=5 December 2015|accessdate=27 February 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:50, 19 June 2021
Peter Nwaoduah was Director General of the State Security Service (SSS) under General Sani Abacha.[1] He headed the department from October 1992-1998, taking orders from Major Hamza al-Mustapha.[2] His appointment was considered one well deserved because of the choice of the former head of state, General Sani Abacha to choose his appointees on the basis on competence without prejudice to religious or ethnic backgrounds. Mr Peter Nwaoduah was one among many southerners appointed by Abacha who were acclaimed the best cabinet in the country's history comprising of AlhajiLateef Jakande, AlhajiBamanga Tukur, Mallam Adamu Ciroma, Chief Anthony Ani, Chief Olu Onagoruwa, Abubakar Rimi, Dr Walter Ofonagoro, Comrade Uche Chukwumerije, Ambassador Kingibe, MKO Abiola’s running mate, Dr.Sarki Tafida and Chief Tom Ikimi.[3] He was among 183 Nigerians recognized and conferred with awards including 13 awardees are to receive the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR; 27 to get Commander of the Niger, CON, 43 would get Order of the Federal Republic, OFR; 46 to be given Order of the Niger, OON; 22 would have Member of the Federal Republic, MFR; while 25 would be honored with Member of the Niger, MON. Four others will get FRM I while three would be bestowed with FRM II. Mr Nwaoduah was listed for conferment of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) alongside other personalities like:
- Abdulkadir, Prof. Dan_Datti OFR
- Aina, Lawrence Olusegun OFR
- Ajumogobia, Odein, SAN OFR
- Akaahs, Justice Kumai Bayang OFR
- Akpan, Major_General Edet OFR
- Alkali, Air C’dre Ibrahim OFR
- Asika, Dr. (Mrs.) Edith Chinyere OFR
- Batagarawa, Alhaji Ahmadi (Rtd.) Grand Khadi OFR
- Bauchi, Sheikh Dahiru Usman OFR
- Bello, Senator Muhammad Kanti OFR
- Bonet, Chief Ufuwai OFR
- Bozimo, Justice Rosaline Patricia Irorefe OFR
- Braid, Prof. (Mrs.) Ekanem OFR
- Chukkol, Prof. Kharisu Sufiyan OFR
- Edebiri, Prof. Unionmwam OFR
- Edu, Yomi OFR
- Gwadabe, Alhaji Musa OFR
- Inde, Abdullahi Dikko OFR
- Jidda, Amb. Baba Ahmad OFR
- Kuye, Senator Jibril Martins OFR
- Lot, Sylvanus David OFR
- Mohammed, Brig. General Garba (Rtd.) OFR
- Muhammad, Justice Musa Dattijo OFR
- Ndoma_Egba, Senator Victor, SAN OFR
- Nwadialo, Bernard Shaw OFR
- and so many others.[4] [5]
Not much is known about his early life and career. He took over the leadership of the SSS from Albert Horsfall and handed over to Colonel Kayode Are in 1998. He acquired his Service residence in Asokoro, Abuja in 1999.[6]
References
- ^ "19 Years After General Abacha". Leadership Nigeria. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ Ojeifo, Sufuyan (18 April 2017). "Preserving The majesty of The DSS". Thisday Nigeria. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ Mahmood, Abba. "Peter Nwaoduah-19years after Abacha". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Peter Nwaoduah listed for National Honor". Vanguard Media Limited. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ Economic Confidential, ed. (2010-06-30). "Nigeria National Honors 2009". Economic Confidential. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ Ezeamalu, Ben (5 December 2015). "Court orders SSS to reinstate ex-DG, Kayode Are, to Lagos home". Premium Times. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
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