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National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Nigeria is a policy formation center for bureaucrats, private sector leaders, Army officers, and medium-rank and senior civil servants, which was founded in 1979. Most policymakers in Nigeria have attended the NIPSS. Its first Director General was Major General Ogundeko. The current Director General is Professor Tijjanii Muhammad-Bande (OFR). Notable graduates of the NIPSS are General Ibrahim Babangida the former Nigerian Head of State, and Comrade Ajayi Olusegun, the former Director General of Nigeria Policy Study and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the anti-corruption campaigner.

Alumni

Some notable alumni:

  • Afakriya Gadzama, former Director General State Security Service
  • Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian Head of State
  • Ita Ekpeyong, former Director General State Security Service
  • Lawal Musa Daura, acting Director General State Security Service
  • Nuhu Ribadu, Pioneer Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
  • Tunji Olurin, former military governor of Oyo State
  • Victor Malu, former Chief of Army Staff
  • Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Executive Governor of Jigawa State.

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    National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Wikipedia
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