The Acting Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Matthew Seiyefa, has approved the appointment of Nnochirionye Afunanya as its public relations officer.
Marilyn Ogar was the last known spokes person of the DSS; however, after she left three years ago, Tony Opuiyo released statements on behalf of the DSS, until the new appointment.
According to the statement announcing Afunanya’s appointment, the new spokesman obtained BA. English (1997) , Abia State University, Uturu; MA. English (2009), University of Uyo; and MA. Peace and Strategic Studies (2011), University of Ilorin.
“He is currently pursuing a PhD in Security and Strategic Studies at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi,” the statement read.
“He has attended several courses within and outside Nigeria namely: Innovation and Strategy at Harvard University, Boston, USA; Security Management and Coordination, London and Investigative Journalism at City University, London.
“Other courses he has attended are on Leadership, Arbitration, Conflict Management/Resolution, Negotiation and Public Communication among others. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the DSS’ in-house Magazine, The Triple S.”
He is also a member of many organisations including Nigerian Red Cross (NRC); Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM); Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS); and Society for Peace Scholars and Practice (SPSP).”
