Tag: Department of State Services

DSS establishes Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, appoints Afunanya pioneer Director

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The Department of State Services (DSS), as part of efforts in sustaining its engagement with citizens and the public at large as well as deepening democratic governance, transparency and accountability, has established a new Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications (DPRSC). The Service has appointed Peter Nnochirionye Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, the erstwhile Public Relations Officer, to head the Directorate as the supervising Director and also be in charge of the Service’s public communications. The appointment took effect from 26th September, 2023. Meanwhile,the Service in a statement has commended its…

US Security Advisory: DSS calls for calm

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The Department of State Services (DSS) while reacting to a security advisory issued by the US Embassy, Abuja which has gone viral,called on FCT residents and Nigerians large to remain calm as the service is working with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja.   The service said it has received several enquiries relating to the security advisory issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, today, 23/10/22.   “The public may recall that the Service had variously issued similar warnings in the…

NYSC DG commends Army, DSS for Support,solicits for more security at Orientation Camps

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has lauded the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services for supporting NYSC operations.   He gave the commendation today when he paid courtesy visits to the General Officer Commanding, 1 Div Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Major General KI Mukthar and Kaduna State Director, Department of State Services, Mr Abdul A. Enenche. The DG who said that Corps Members were National assets added that the Scheme could not afford to risk the life of Corps Members, but would…

ABIMBOLA, I KNOW WHAT THE DSS REALLY REALLY DOES AND WANTS By Dr. Peter Afunanya

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Abimbola, I have read your piece, titled, WHAT DOES THE DSS REALLY REALLY DO?, published on the back page of 2nd September, 2021 edition of the Punch Newspaper. By my nature, I do not like joining issues and I know the Department of State Services that I represent and speak for does not like same. The reason is not farfetched. For me, I believe that people who have made up their minds about certain issues will hardly see the other side of the matter even in the face of glaring…

Buhari presides over Security Council meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over the Security Council meeting at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those in attendance include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. Others are the Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…