Nigerian DSS Elect Afunanya To Lead As Director....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The DSS has praised its Director General, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, for his initiative in expanding the organization and appointing Afunanya to lead the Directorate.

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“Afunanya brings more than two decades of extensive experience in intelligence analysis, threat assessment, security administration, VIP protection, investigation, counterterrorism, open-source intelligence management, background checks, security vetting, surveillance, security sector governance, democratic accountability in law enforcement, educational research, peace advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, development communication, interagency cooperation, joint operations, teaching, public and media relations, reputation management, strategic communication, protocol and diplomatic affairs, writing, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, among others.”

Having earned a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies in 2019 from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Afunanya also holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Strategic Studies from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State (2011) and a Master of Arts degree in English Language from the University of Uyo (2009). He completed his undergraduate studies at Abia State University, Uturu, in 1997, graduating with Second Class Upper Division in English Language. Afunanya received several awards during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year, including the President’s NYSC National Honors Award for Outstanding Performance (1998/1999) Service Year and the Edo State NYSC Meritorious Honors Award (1998/99).

Since joining the DSS in 1999, Afunanya has undergone numerous leadership, management, executive intelligence management, preventing and countering violent extremism, and tradecraft training programs. He has also completed foreign training programs, including courses at Harvard University, City University in London, ARC London, and various programs in the USA and Switzerland.

Throughout his career, he has held several positions within the DSS, with his most recent role being Public Relations Officer. He has also served on the Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Sub Committee of the Presidential Transition Council. Currently, he is a member of the Strategic Communication Inter-Agency Policy and Coordination Committee (SC/IPCC) in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Afunanya is recognized as a Fellow of the Security Institute (FSI) and holds memberships in various professional organizations, including the Society for Peace Scholars and Practice (SPSP), Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NiCarb), Institute of Chartered Administration of Nigeria, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

In 2021, he was honored with the DGSS Meritorious Award. Afunanya is known for his patriotism, community engagement, and commitment to various causes. He is married with children and enjoys photography, golf, volleyball, storytelling, and writing poetry and short stories.”